The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has temporarily called off the island-wide strike that was scheduled to begin at 8.00 a.m. today (31).
In a statement, the GMOA said the decision was made following a special discussion held last night (30) between Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, the Director General of Health Services, and GMOA representatives.
The association stated that the Health Ministry has agreed to suspend the transfer of doctors that were allegedly implemented in violation of the accepted methodology, and instead to carry out transfers within a specified timeframe following the proper procedure.
These agreements are to be confirmed during a special meeting with the administrative doctors of the Health Ministry, scheduled to be held today.
Accordingly, the GMOA announced that the suspension of the strike has been extended until 12 noon today, pending written confirmation of the agreements reached.
The GMOA also warned that if the agreed measures are not implemented as promised, the strike action would be resumed at any time.
