GMOA to launch islandwide strike from Jan. 23

19 January 2026 06:22 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 3 Bookmark

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By Poojathmi Rivithma

Colombo, Jan. 19 (Daily Mirror) - The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will launch an islandwide continuous trade union action from January 23.

GMOA spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said the 2026 Budget proposals had failed to address the key issues affecting doctors and the health sector, leading to serious dissatisfaction within the medical community.

He said the proposed trade union action was temporarily suspended earlier following discussions with the President and the Health Minister.

However, Dr. Wijesinghe noted that the promised follow-up discussions did not take place and the agreements reached were not fulfilled. As a result, the GMOA has decided to proceed with strict trade union action.

The association warned that the strike would continue until meaningful solutions are provided to the concerns raised by medical professionals.

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Sambo Monday, 19 January 2026 08:25 PM

This is your standard duty and well done. Strike for every little thing until the public serves justice to you.

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Lanna Tuesday, 20 January 2026 02:36 AM

only country in the world Doctors go on strike - Bring Doctors of India - make a private hospital with foreign collaboration

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lion Tuesday, 20 January 2026 07:59 AM

The nation just started to raise its head after a destruction of heavy magnitude, that we have never seen in this country. Look at these idiots ,at this hour of agony are threatening to resort to strike action.

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