Doctors warn of escalating frustration as stalled promises by health authorities trigger a two-day islandwide protest, while essential medical services remain protected.
The Government Medical Officers Association announced that it will launch a 48-hour token strike at government hospitals across Sri Lanka starting tomorrow at 8.00 am. The decision follows what the association describes as the Ministry of Health’s continued failure to implement solutions that were previously agreed upon, despite repeated discussions and official assurances.
The GMOA said prolonged inaction has left doctors with no alternative but to resort to industrial action to highlight unresolved issues affecting the public health system. However, the association emphasized that patient safety will not be compromised. Emergency units, accident and trauma care, maternity services, and other critical healthcare functions will continue to operate during the strike period.
