Tense situ at National Hospital

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A tense situation prevailed today at the Colombo National Hospital when two groups of doctors exchanged fisticuffs over an ongoing dispute in the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA).

The tense situation began when one faction organised a leaflet distribution campaign inside the hospital.

A spokesman for the group which organised the campaign said more than 200 doctors at the National Hospital participated in the campaign which started at 10.00 a.m. today while a rival faction organised a meeting this evening.

The GMOA media committee said the interim committee informed the Hospital Director to stop the meeting from taking place.

But some 20 doctors held a meeting and the clash is said to have erupted during the meeting.

Police said no serious injuries were reported but blows had been exchanged by the two factions who were dispersed with the intervention of the police who had been brought in to quell the disturbance.

A complaint was lodged at the Maradana Police Station by the doctors who organised the leaflet distributing campaign.

The dispute arose in the wake of the GMOA executive committee being restrained on a July 2 court order in a case filed by some senior doctors against the election held on June 28. The case was postponed to August 6. (Supun Dias)

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Real Peace Wednesday, 30 July 2014 10:18 AM

I don't think the dispute is anything to do with improving the care of patients; no doubt the dispute is all about private practice!!

Roshan Wednesday, 30 July 2014 10:20 AM

Noble Professionals also fights nowadays. Very soon we will hear judges fighting.

shameer Wednesday, 30 July 2014 10:36 AM

at last... will this bring down the consultancy fees....

suneth Wednesday, 30 July 2014 10:54 AM

Ooh my god, are the doctos fighting.

Fernando Wednesday, 30 July 2014 11:05 AM

New generation of Doctors reaching Asiaawe Ashraya.

ANTON Wednesday, 30 July 2014 01:17 PM

NOW DOCTORS ARE BECOMING PRIVATE BUS CONDUCTORS.

A W Abdulkany Wednesday, 30 July 2014 06:51 PM

Peace is in pieces everywhere. When are we going to get peace and harmony in Sri Lanka. A Pieceful Country. via DM Android App

Lokka Wednesday, 30 July 2014 01:23 PM

Doctors will be treated for injuries by doctors at the hospital.

zuh Thursday, 31 July 2014 06:07 AM

we all have seen a thug become a doctor now we see doctors have become thugs via DM Android App

Simple Simon Friday, 01 August 2014 02:09 AM

[quote name="Real Peace"]I don't think the dispute is anything to do with improving the care of patients; no doubt the dispute is all about private practice!![/quote]
Possible. Doctor, heal thy self !!

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