In response to the outcomes of this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the commencement of a scholarship program through the President’s Fund for students currently pursuing their G.C.E. Advanced Level studies.

State Minister for Health Seetha Arambepola, stated that a key focus of the 2024 budget proposals is the introduction of special guidelines for the procurement of medicines and the establishment of a dedicated agency. This strategic move aims to prevent corruption, irregularities and other questionable incidents during the importation of medicines.