Renuka Herath
Dunuthilaka Mudiyanselage Renuka Menike Herath, commonly known as Renuka Herath (Sinhala: රේණුකා හේරත්, Tamil language: ரேணுகா ஹேரத், Born 7 September 1945 – 13 March 2017), was a prominent Sri Lankan politician and a member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka. She was the Health Minister under President Ranasinghe Premadasa. Renuka Herath was the opposition leader of the Central Provincial Council when she died.
Renuka Herath | |
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| රේණුකා හේරත් ரேணுகா ஹேரத் | |
| Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya District | |
| In office 1989–2000 | |
| In office 2006–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 September 1945 Wewakale, Walapane |
| Died | 13 March 2017 (aged 71) |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Political party | United National Party |
| Other political affiliations | United National Front |
| Spouse | Wimal Sisira Bandara Ranaweera |
| Children | Hiranya Herath |
| Residence(s) | Wewakale, Walapane |
| Alma mater | Padiyapelalla Junior School, Poramadulla Central College |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | Minister of Health |
During her tenure as the Minister of Health, while there was a tremendous amount of improvement to the healthcare system, it was also a time where no strikes in the healthcare service sector were allowed to cause inconvenience the public. She was active in politics up until she died in 2017.
She is still known today as one of the most outspoken and courageous political leaders who fought for justice and rights of the people.