Sri Lanka, April 26 -- Prof. Channa Jayasumana was elected as the Chair of the newly established Caucus of Medical Parliamentarians Sri Lanka during its inaugural meeting held in Parliament on 25.04.2024. Prof. Jayasumana's name was proposed by Member of Parliament Dr. Upul Galappatti and seconded by Dr. Sudarshanee Fernandopulle.

Also, Member of Parliament Dr. Rajitha Senaratne and Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana were elected as patrons of the Caucus and Dr. Sudarshanee Fernandopulle and Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena were elected as deputy co-chairs of the caucus. Dr. Tilak Rajapakse and Dr. Upul Galappatti were also elected as co-conveners of the caucus.

Addressing the meeting, Prof. Channa Jayasumana, the newly elected Chair of the Ca...