Srilanka, May 26 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the Government is taking necessary actions to enhance the facilities and professional standard within the healthcare sector and that expecting a compassionate discharge of duties from the nurses and midwives.

The Prime Minister made these remarks while addressing a ceremony to handover appointments to 3,147 nurses in the health sector held at Temple Trees on Saturday (24).

Addressing the event, the Prime Minister also said: "I extend my best wishes to all those who embark on a new journey in life joining the public service as nurses today. Among the many professions in the world, you are entering one of the most significant and most respected.

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