GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions

GMOA sets 48-hour deadline for authorities to provide solutions

November 24, 2025   05:42 pm

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to give 48 hours to authorities to announce solutions to the issues faced by medical professionals and the healthcare system.

Issuing a statement, the Secretary of the association, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa said if solutions are not provided within the 48-hour timeframe, the GMOA will call a Central executive committee meeting on November 26 to decide on taking trade union action.

The association said the President, the Minister of Health and other responsible authorities must immediately intervene to resolve the critical issues currently affecting the healthcare system and of the medical professions by presenting a clear, time-bound set of solutions.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them(mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Most Viewed Video Stories

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Heath authorities warn prolonged exposure to extreme heat can trigger physical and mental health issues (English)

Patali Champika says power tariff hike burdens public amid coal crisis ahead of festive season (English)

GMOA says govt doctors will stage another 24-hour token strike tomorrow (English)

Ada Derana Prime Time News Bulletin

Ada Derana Lunch Time News Bulletin 12.00 pm

Protests against proposed electricity tariff hike; Prices of food items to increase from tomorrow (English)

Fuel prices likely to remain unchanged until May 1 - Cabinet Spokesman (English)

Cabinet nod to import rice amid shortage; Fuel allowance for MPs based on prices as of March 1 (English)