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GMOA and AMS launch 24-hour strike over assault on female doctor
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) have decided to launch a 24-hour islandwide token strike from 8:00 AM tomorrow (12) in protest against the brutal sexual assault of a female doctor at Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital.
In a press release, the AMS expressed deep shock and outrage over the horrific attack, which occurred while the doctor was on duty in her on-call room.
The association strongly condemned the act, emphasizing that such violence not only endangers healthcare workers but also undermines the integrity of the healthcare system.
The AMS urged authorities to conduct a swift and impartial investigation, bring the perpetrators to justice, and implement immediate security measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The association also highlighted the increasing number of female doctors in the medical workforce—now making up nearly two-thirds of medical students in state universities—stressing the urgent need for safer accommodations and better facilities for female doctors, especially those working night shifts and post-graduate trainees.
Furthermore, the AMS called upon the government, law enforcement agencies, and hospital administrators to introduce stricter security protocols, including enhanced surveillance, restricted access to on-call rooms, and increased police presence in hospitals.
The AMS also urged media and social media users to respect the victim’s privacy by refraining from disclosing her identity, as such exposure could cause further distress to her and her family.
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