Health PS to approve all overtime amid concerns over rising costs

Health Ministry dismisses claims over CWMH overtime circular

The Ministry of Health has rejected claims made by Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma regarding an internal overtime circular issued at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says Sharma’s comments reflect a misunderstanding of how public sector structures, cost-centre management and budget oversight mechanisms operate within Government. In a statement, Ravunawa […]

Health PS to approve all overtime amid concerns over rising costs

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has confirmed that all overtime approvals will now be centralised under the Office of the Permanent Secretary for Health and Medical Services, following concerns over over-expenditure recorded during the past six months. The Ministry was responding to the circulation on social media of an internal circular from CWM Hospital relating to overtime payments for medical staff. In a statement, the Ministry s…