April 05, LNW(Colombo): The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has launched a nationwide token strike starting at 8:00 a.m. today (05), following a decision taken at its Executive Council meeting yesterday.
The 24-hour strike is set to continue until 8:00 a.m. on Monday, causing a complete disruption to routine and general medical services across the country. Patients seeking outpatient care and non-urgent treatments are expected to face significant inconvenience.
Despite the strike, the GMOA has assured that emergency medical services will continue without interruption, ensuring critical care remains available.
The association further stated that its Executive Council will closely monitor the situation and take additional decisions on a day-to-day basis, depending on how events unfold.