The Assistant Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), Dr. Haritha Aluthge states that the doctors’ strike is currently ongoing islandwide, and urges the President to use his executive powers to offer solace to the public, should the need arise.
Dr. Aluthge made these comments at the press conference held earlier today (7) regarding the one-day strike currently taking place across the country.
The GMOA further states that over a hundred trade unions have joined forces with the ongoing movement, and warned that if no solutions were to be provided by the government, more severe actions would be taken.
The GMOA hopes that the President will therefore take necessary action as soon as possible.
The trade union action regarding the SAITM issue which commenced at 8.00 am earlier today (7) will continue until 8.00 am tomorrow (8). The GMOA assures that all hospitals across the island will be providing emergency services and that efforts will be made to minimize any inconvenience for the patients.
