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GMOA Temporarily Suspends Strike Ahead of Meeting with Health Minister
The strike launched by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has been temporarily suspended from 08:00 a.m. today (06), according to Sri Lanka Latest News. The Secretary of the Association, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that the decision to temporarily suspend the strike was taken in light of an opportunity to hold discussions with the Minister next Thursday. Accordingly, the discussion is scheduled to take place next Thursday following the return of Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, who is leaving the country today (06). The Government Medical Officers’ Association had initiated the strike based on several demands, including a call to halt the transfer of doctors due to political interference.
GMOA Calls Decisive Meeting on Strike Action; Specialists ... - Newsfirst
COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has summoned a crucial meeting to determine the future steps of their ongoing industrial action.Secretary of GMOA Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, said that a special Executive Council meeting will be convened this morning. The committee will decide whether to continue the strike beyond 8:00 AM today.The strike, which began at 8:00 AM on the 4th of April is being conducted protesting against the current transfer process of the medical personnel.Despite the trade union action, Dr. Sugathadasa, the secretary of GMOA confirmed that essential services remain operational. Accordingly, The strike is not being carried out at hospitals treating Children, Maternal care, Cancer patients, Military personnel, patients with Kidney diseases and institutes for mental well being. Commenting on the strike action Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the issue in relation to the medical transfer process has already been solved and that the government is ready provide solutions to the concerns of the medical professionals who are currently involved in the strike action. However minister reiterated that given the fact that patients are facing signficant difficulties due to the ongoing strike action, solutions should be sought in a fair and rightful manner without making patients go through severe hardships due to the work stoppage. Many who traveled long distances were forced to return home without receiving any medical treatment or consultation.Meanwhile, the Association of Medical Specialists announced that they will not support the GMOA's strike. General Secretary of the Association of Medical Specialists Dr. R. Gnanasekaram confirmed that all specialists will report for duty as usual today to ensure patient care.
GMOA Decides to Continue Ongoing Strike - Sri Lanka News Update
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to continue the strike that commenced yesterday morning (04). Its Secretary, Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that a decision on future actions will be taken at the Executive Council meeting of the Government Medical Officers' Association, scheduled to be held tomorrow.
Government medical officers end strike - Hiru News - Srilanka's Number ...
The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) terminated its strike after Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa agreed to hold a discussion this coming Thursday.
