By: Isuru Parakrama
November 05, Colombo (LNW): Doctors at Karapitiya National Hospital commenced an indefinite strike this morning, intensifying their protest against the alleged misconduct of a specialist in the hospital’s oncology unit.
The walkout, which began at 8:00 a.m. today (05), follows a previous token strike over the issue, as medical staff express growing frustration with the lack of response from hospital leadership.
Dr. Asanka Konara, Co-Secretary of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), stated that the strike is intended to press hospital authorities to address longstanding grievances regarding the specialist’s behaviour.
According to Dr. Konara, earlier protests failed to prompt any concrete action, leaving doctors with little choice but to escalate their demands.
The situation took a turn when Karapitiya Hospital Director Dr. S.P.U.M. Ranga informed media that the Ministry of Health has decided to transfer the specialist involved to the Maharagama Cancer Hospital.
This decision appears to be a direct response to the doctors’ concerns, with an official transfer notice expected later today.
