COLOMBO (News 1st); Following the appointment of Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan as the new Medical Superintendent of Chavakachcheri Base Hospital, several doctors initiated a strike last Thursday, citing administrative issues.In response, the local community staged a protest today to oppose the doctors' c...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said there are over 40,000 people impersonating doctors across the country. GMOA Spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said complaints were received regarding such doctors treating patients in critical condition. Dr. Wijesing...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The token strike that was due to commence on Thursday (14) morning at the National Eye Hospital in Colombo has been suspended. The decision was reached following a discussion with the Secretary to the Ministry of Health Dr. Palitha Mahipala. The token strike was planned over th...

COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka's Health Ministry said that around 40 state hospitals located across the island have been closed down. It added that another 100 state hospitals are likely to close down soon. The country's Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has instructed the officials to a...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Government Medical Officers' Association has decided to call off their provincial level strike. GMOA Secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge told News 1st that the Central Committee held an emergency meeting on Friday (3) and reached the decision to call off the trade union action...