The duties of Dr. Rukshan Bellana, who was serving as the Acting Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, have been suspended.
The decision had been communicated via a letter issued under the letterhead of the Ministry of Health, dated 18 December 2025.
According to the letter, preliminary investigations by the Ministry of Health revealed that Dr. Bellana, as a government medical officer holding a responsible position, had made statements to the media without approval, in a manner that created a controversial situation in the country and unrest among the public.
The letter further stated that formal disciplinary action will be taken in due course regarding this matter. (Newswire)
