The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) is continuing its provincial-level trade union action for the second consecutive day. This 24-hour strike action is now affecting all state hospitals in the Northern Province.
The GMOA initiated its provincial-level trade union action in the Uva Province the previous day. This ongoing strike is part of a planned series of actions, with the North Western Province set to join on November 6, followed by the Sabaragamuwa Province on November 7.
The primary concerns prompting this trade union action include the government’s inability to retain doctors within the country, a situation contributing to the strain on the healthcare system. The GMOA seeks to address these issues and mitigate the potential collapse of the health system.
