Reversing a previous Cabinet decision, the Health Ministry has officially stated the raising of the retirement age for Consultant Specialist Doctors to 63 years.

The decision, which aims to address the shortage of specialist doctors in Sri Lanka, has been welcomed by the healthcare sector.

The Health Ministry has informed the Supreme Court about the revised retirement age, signaling a departure from the earlier decision that had set the retirement age at 60 for medical specialists.

The new measure acknowledges the need to retain experienced and skilled doctors in the healthcare system for an extended period.

This decision comes as a relief to the healthcare sector, which has been grappling with a shortage of specialist doctors in various fields. By extending the retirement age, the ministry hopes to alleviate the strain on the healthcare system and ensure continued access to quality specialized medical care for the population.

Reversing a previous Cabinet decision, the Health Ministry has officially stated the raising of the retirement age for Consultant Specialist Doctors to 63 years.

The decision, which aims to address the shortage of specialist doctors in Sri Lanka, has been welcomed by the healthcare sector.

The Health Ministry has informed the Supreme Court about the revised retirement age, signaling a departure from the earlier decision that had set the retirement age at 60 for medical specialists.

The new measure acknowledges the need to retain experienced and skilled doctors in the healthcare system for an extended period.

This decision comes as a relief to the healthcare sector, which has been grappling with a shortage of specialist doctors in various fields. By extending the retirement age, the ministry hopes to alleviate the strain on the healthcare system and ensure continued access to quality specialized medical care for the population.