Kalutara District Member of Parliament, Rajitha Senaratne, addressed the Parliament, expressing deep concern over the resurgence of three previously controlled epidemic diseases in the country.

Senaratne revealed that cases of malaria, filariasis, and measles, which had been brought under control in the past, are now resurfacing and posing a significant public health challenge.

During his address, MP Rajitha Senaratne emphasized the critical importance of a healthy population in the nation's economic growth. He highlighted the fact that a thriving economy is intricately linked to the well-being and longevity of its people, making health a top priority for the country.

Senaratne's revelation came amid mounting criticism directed at the health sector for alleged issues concerning substandard drugs and their impact on public health. The resurgence of these three epidemic diseases raises further questions about the effectiveness of the health infrastructure in managing and containing infectious diseases.