President responded positively: GMOA

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The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) said President Maithripala Sirisena had given a positive response to its demands during the discussion its members had with the President yesterday afternoon.

During the discussion, the GMOA had put forward some issues including their strong opposition to the South Asian Institution of Technology and Medicine (SAITM), Economic and Technology Cooperative Agreement (ETCA) and some budget proposals.

Addressing a media briefing, GMOA Secretary Dr. Nalinda Herath said the President had given them an assurance that the final decision with regard to their demands would be taken after a discussion with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

“He responded positively to our proposals, but said in case some proposals were not be fulfilled in the budget, they would be done even after the budget,” Dr. Herath said.

Referring to the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperative Agreement (ETCA) with India next year, he said the President had assured that it would be signed only after discussions were held with professionals in the country.

He said that the president had assured that doors were always open for discussions. (Piyumi Fonseka)

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Ruwan Fernando Saturday, 19 December 2015 10:15 AM

I have lost all respect for the gmoa via DM Android App

Thangokaya Saturday, 19 December 2015 10:44 AM

But dear doctor, the country is not governed by the President. Its by someone else, you and I know that. Therefore please be sympathetic with Hon. President. He is helpless. Yours is a responsible organization. Take wise decisions.

sas Saturday, 19 December 2015 01:20 PM

GMOA always gets its pound of flesh!.

BUSHEL Saturday, 19 December 2015 01:35 PM

Now where is Health minister?

chan Saturday, 19 December 2015 03:08 PM

How about MP s getting permit every 5 years ,soppose to be very busy people ,I returned from abroad and served in difficult areas like mullatiu and Bibile , hundreds of keelometers away from home , and all think we are not verthy enough to get a permit and the MP are , Realy disappointed to return to this country to serve , high time to pack things up,

Nish Saturday, 19 December 2015 03:34 PM

Mr.Ruwan Fernando your knowledge on facts disappoints me. Look at a broader picture please. via DM Android App

K Saturday, 19 December 2015 04:49 PM

The ministry of health has already given a solution to the Saitm issue.Please the doctors in GMOA get a life via DM Android App

Real Peace Saturday, 19 December 2015 04:53 PM

The GMOA is completely mad! The majority of GMOA members work is PRIVATE hospitals but they opposing students to study at a private medical school. Absolute madness. Admit them to Angoda!!!

TONY Saturday, 19 December 2015 06:28 PM

THE PRESIDENT WILL LISTEN PATIENTLY. DOCTORS SHOULD NOT PUSH THE PRESIDENT AGAINST THE WALL AND TRY TO BE MEAN. CONSIDER HOW MUCH THE TAX PAYERS HAVE SUBSCRIBED TO YOUR EDUCATION AND GIVE THEM SOMETHING BACK

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