GMOA goes on strike

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says it would carry on the ongoing island-wide strike action until proper solutions are provided for their issues.

 

Addressing a media briefing held today (December 21), GMOA’s central committee member Dr. Prasad Ranaweera said the doctors would provide emergency treatment services uninterrupted at all hospitals.

 

Meanwhile, the executive committee member, Dr. Prasad Colombage however said they had to close several COVID and kidney treatment units and some of the special treatment hospitals.

 

The GMOA kicked off an island-wide strike action which is based on seven demands, from 8.00 a.m. this morning.