Use of Social Media during duty hours banned for Northern Province Health Workers

Colombo (News 1st): Health workers in the Northern Province have been banned from using social media during duty hours.

Northern Province Health Services Director Dr. T. Sathyamurthy said that the action was taken based on the complaints received from the public.

However, permission has been granted for the use of mobile phones for duty purposes.

Northern Province Health Services Director Dr. T. Satyamurthy said he received complaints that some health workers are using mobile phones during duty hours, inconveniencing the patients.