The Ministry of Health has authorised selected officers to work from home on Wednesdays in line with Government measures aimed at minimising fuel consumption amid the prevailing global crisis.

The directive was issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Health and Media, Dr. Anil Jasinghe, through an official announcement.

According to the notice, effective from this week and until further notice, officers attached to several institutions and departments are required to work from home on Wednesdays. These include all departments located in the New Ministry Building on Castle Street, all departments at the Anti-Malaria Campaign Headquarters in Narahenpita, the National Cancer Control Programme, and the Health Promotion Bureau.

The announcement noted that essential duties related to the Transport Division must continue to be carried out from the “Suwasiripaya” building.

In addition, officers responsible for issuing licences under the Food Control Administration Unit of the Environmental Health, Occupational Health, and Food Safety Division have been instructed to report to the “Suwasiripaya” premises on Wednesdays, as directed by the Acting Deputy Director General (Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Food Safety).

The Ministry further emphasised that essential functions within the above-mentioned health institutions must be maintained through suitable alternative arrangements.

Other departments and units under the Ministry of Health have also been advised to limit staff attendance on Wednesdays to the minimum level required, while ensuring that health services continue to operate smoothly and efficiently.