The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that a nationwide trade union action will commence tomorrow (31), in protest against the arbitrary transfer procedure being implemented for doctors.
The GMOA emphasized that if this transfer mechanism is enforced today (30), the responsibility for any disruptions in services at hospitals and healthcare institutions across the country must be borne by the authorities.
The GMOA further said that the Ministry of Health’s decision to implement arbitrary transfers should be immediately suspended and should be carried out through a proper mechanism with the participation of relevant stakeholders and without any disruption to healthcare.
Issuing a statement, the organization noted that these arbitrary actions by the Ministry of Health are further undermining the independence of the health service.
“We have serious suspicions that a group is behind this chain of actions, aiming to undermine the Sri Lankan independent health system and thereby gain profit,” it alleged.
The GMOA added that despite having submitted suggestions to the Health Ministry, the authorities have yet to respond or hold discussions on the matter. (Newswire)
