He made these comments at a special discussion on establishing the Medical faculty of the Wayamba University held yesterday (16th Aug.) at the ministry.

Minister Senaratna said that the government has taken a policy decision to establish the Medical Faculty at the Wayamba University.  In addition Medial Faculties will be established at Sabaragamuwa University while a Medical faculty attached to the Moratuwa University will also be established.

Once the Kuliyapitiya Base hospital is taken over by the government, it will be developed as a teaching hospital and the minister has instructed the officials to prepare the cabinet paper in this regard.

A committee headed by UGC Chairman has been appointed to fast track the procedure. The other members of the committee represent Health Ministry, Wayamba University and the Education Ministry.