January 27, Colombo (LNW): Radiologic technologists attached to government hospitals are set to commence an island-wide continuous strike from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (28), according to the Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association.
The association’s President, Chanaka Dharmawickrama, said the action is expected to severely disrupt radiology services across the public health system. He warned that key procedures such as CT and MRI scans, mammography and surgical interventions requiring the use of radiation in operating theatres are likely to be affected while the strike continues.
Dharmawickrama explained that the decision to escalate the protest was taken after authorities failed to offer a satisfactory response following a 24-hour token strike held earlier this month. He said repeated appeals for corrective action had not produced concrete results.
The dispute centres on allegations that radiological examinations are being carried out by individuals lacking the required qualifications at Maligawatta Hospital. The association maintains that patient safety is at risk and insists that proper standards and professional oversight must be enforced before normal services can resume.
