GMOA to launch island-wide strike tomorrow

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Colombo, Oct. 30 (Daily Mirror) - The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide strike starting from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (31) in protest against ongoing issues in the health sector.

GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said that doctors attached to all government hospitals across the country will take part in the trade union action, which is expected to disrupt daily medical services nationwide.

He noted, however, that the association would be willing to reconsider the strike if the health authorities provide a reasonable solution to their demands.

“These actions are being taken amidst a series of serious problems in the health system,” Dr. Wijesinghe said. “There is a shortage of doctors, numerous staff-related issues, and a worsening lack of medicines and medical equipment. The facilities available to patients are also deteriorating.”

He further accused the Ministry of Health of continuing to suppress doctors instead of addressing the pressing challenges faced by the public healthcare system.

The GMOA has not specified the duration of the strike, but the move is expected to cause significant disruptions to outpatient clinics and non-emergency hospital services across the country.

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Cassie Thursday, 30 October 2025 09:25 PM

If only the patients could go on strike too for what they have to endure. At least make hospitals semi-private since no government has ever invested in hospitals.

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Banda Thursday, 30 October 2025 10:46 PM

Yes complain about shortages by piling more difficulties on poor people. Create more shortage on health care. That’s a brilliant solution Drs. In most countries strike by doctors is unheard of and is a last resort. In our country it’s “ strike first and negotiate later” . And these are the same people educated by peoples money to serve people.

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Deepthi de Silva Friday, 31 October 2025 02:56 AM

I wholeheartedly appreciate the commitment of the majority of Sri Lankan doctors. However, in return, they seem to expect special treatment at the expense of the public. It’s not just them—almost everyone in the country is struggling. We are only beginning to recover from a severe financial and social depression. Therefore, in my view, GOMA, as a professional organization, should act with greater consideration. It’s also worth remembering that GOMA strongly supported several disastrous economic and social policies implemented by previous governments, which ultimately pushed the country into crisis. Moreover, I think the real reason for this strike is their own personal gain, with all those “nice” demands added just for icing.

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Rasi Friday, 31 October 2025 05:29 AM

They want to strike. It doesn't matter what the issue is. These things need to be discussed with the authorities as a professional organisation. This is not something that has caused a significant issue in their profession.

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