1366/’16
Hon. Douglas Devananda,—To ask the Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine,—
(a) Is he aware that—
(i) the “Thriposha” nutritional supplement was provided to expecting mothers, lactating mothers and low weight children below the age of five by the Department of Health;
(ii) the “Thriposha” nutritional supplement which was thus previously provided has not been provided to many areas including the upcountry areas for the period of more than last 03 months ?
(b) Will he inform this House—
(i) of the reasons for not providing Thriposha;
(ii) whether there is any authenticity in the reports published through media recently to the effect that arrangements are underway to sell Thriposha which was so far provided by the government free of charge through private super markets ;
(iii) whether arrangements will be made to provide Thriposha to the relevant recipients; and
(iv) if so, of the date on which it will be done?
(c) If not, why?
Asked Date
2017-06-06
Asked by
Hon. Douglas Devananda, M.P.
Ministry
Health, Nutrition & Indigenous Medicine
Legislature
Eighth Parliament of the D.S.R. of Sri Lanka
Session
First Session
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Answered Date
2017-06-06
Answered by
Hon. (Dr.) Rajitha Senarathne, M.P.
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