Lalith Dissanayake who has been serving as the Deputy Health Minister since 2010 is also the Chairman of the Public Petitions Committee in Parliament.
Ministry Secretary Sudharma Karunaratne, additional Secretary (Administration) Somaratne Vidanapathirana, Additional Secretary (Medical Services) Amal Harsha de Silva, Additional Secretary Development K. A. S. Keeragala, Health Services Dirctor General Dr. Palitha Mahipala and other officials were also present.(KH)