Non-essential and non-urgent surgeries at govt hospitals to be delayed

The Ministry of Health says a decision has been taken to postpone non-essential and non-urgent surgeries at government hospitals. 

Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella mentioned that the surgeries that can be postponed on medical recommendation have been advised to be delayed for a short period of time.

However, essential and urgent surgeries will be performed as usual, the Minister said.