Nalinda Jayatissa | |
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| නලින්ද ජයතිස්ස நளிந்த ஜயதிஸ்ஸ | |
| Minister of Health and Mass Media | |
| Assumed office 18 November 2024 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Prime Minister | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Preceded by | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Chief Government Whip | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Prime Minister | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Preceded by | Prasanna Ranatunga |
| Cabinet Spokesperson of Sri Lanka[1] | |
| Assumed office 19 November 2024 | |
| President | Anura Kumara Dissanayake |
| Prime Minister | Harini Amarasuriya |
| Preceded by | Vijitha Herath |
| Member of Parliament for Kalutara District | |
| Assumed office 21 November 2024 | |
| Majority | 371,640 Preferential votes |
| In office 1 September 2015 – 3 March 2020 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 April 1977 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna |
| Other political affiliations | National People's Power |
| Education | C. W. W. Kannangara MMV, Matugama, University of Sri Jayawardenepura |
| Occupation | Medical Doctor, politician |
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa (born 21 April 1977) is a Sri Lankan politician who serves as the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Chief Government Whip and Cabinet Spokesperson of Sri Lanka since November 2024.[2][3] A member of the National People's Power, he was elected to the Parliament of Sri Lanka in 2024 from Kalutara District. He was previously elected from Kalutara District in 2015 and lost at 2020 election. He is also a member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.[4][5][6]