SLMC wants Prof. Gunaratne to clarify his statement

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The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has called for an explanation from its former chairman Prof. Colvin Gunaratne in connection with the baseless statements he had made against the functioning of the SLMC, the GMOA said today.

GMOA Secretary Haritha Aluthge told a news conference that the SLMC had written to Prof. Gunaratne asking him to clarify the statements he had made to the media.

He said Prof. Gunaratne should do so immediately and pointed out that all the allegations he had levelled were false and baseless.

“He claimed the primary objective of the Medical Ordinance was to safeguard the rights of patients, but however it was catering to the needs of the doctors because of the SLMC’s composition and that 16 out of the 25 members of the SLMC were elected from trade unions of doctors,” Dr. Aluthge said.

“These statements are not true. Prof. Gunaratne has been a member of the SLMC for many years, even before his appointment as its chairman. However, he kept silent all these years despite having had the opportunity to correct whatever shortcomings if any,” he said.

Meanwhile, GMOA Assistant Secretary Naveen de Soyza asked why there was a delay in appointing a new chairman for the SLMC even though the resignation of Prof. Gunaratne had been approved. (Kalathma Jayawardhane)

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Comments - 8

sunil Thursday, 16 August 2018 05:18 PM

so if an explanation does not come the GMOA will go on a strike?

Raj Thursday, 16 August 2018 05:20 PM

No explanations...... we will strike .... Don't how these morans are living with their family....

Dhammika Thursday, 16 August 2018 05:25 PM

S T R I K E ! .

Cobra Thursday, 16 August 2018 05:56 PM

This fellow is no better than GL, wants a clarification on everything the govt. does. Don't the GMOA have more important things to do like doctoring?????

surasena Thursday, 16 August 2018 06:25 PM

It is time the people of this country to "Call Explanation" from the GMOA, for their inhuman behavior.

Dhammika Thursday, 16 August 2018 06:29 PM

When I see the words GMOA in the media it only reminds me of STRIKES.

Dam Thursday, 16 August 2018 07:03 PM

These educated fools are big BURDEN for the country

Hilarious Friday, 17 August 2018 04:04 PM

Ah, looks like the old man has finally come to his senses. First he resigned and now he is upsetting the apple cart. Look out GMOA, there is no honour amongst thieves!

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