Association of Medical Specialists says No to GMOA strike

22 January 2026 07:52 pm Views - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} 5 Bookmark

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Colombo, Jan. 22 (Daily Mirror) - Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has clarified that its members will not participate in any reported trade union action planned by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), which is expected to commence islandwide tomorrow, January 23, 2026.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the AMS said it had taken note of reliable media reports indicating that the GMOA is planning a Trade Union Action (TUA), but emphasized that specialist doctors attached to the AMS will continue to perform their professional duties as usual.

“The Association of Medical Specialists wishes to clearly inform the general public, health authorities, and all relevant stakeholders that AMS members are not involved in any such Trade Union Action and will ensure uninterrupted specialist healthcare services to the public,” the statement said.

The AMS further expressed strong opposition to any actions that could delay, obstruct, or reverse the Government’s ongoing efforts to address long-standing grievances of medical specialists. It warned that such setbacks could negatively impact the stability of the specialist workforce and compromise the quality of patient care.

Reiterating its position, the AMS said it firmly believes that constructive dialogue and meaningful negotiation are the most effective and responsible methods of resolving professional and service-related issues within the health sector.

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Ram P Friday, 23 January 2026 03:55 AM

"AMS said it firmly believes that constructive dialogue and meaningful negotiation are the most effective and responsible methods of resolving professional and service-related issues within the health sector" My foot. AMS is on this stance as the negotiations settled in their favour, If the government declined to give in, then they would forget the constructive dialogue and strike. AMS, we have seen this in the past. You are only attempting to secure what you won.

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lion Friday, 23 January 2026 06:20 AM

This is a constant curse we have to endure very often as doctors always expect special treatment above all the other profession. This mafia has to be stopped which terrorize the poor patients.

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mnsmart Friday, 23 January 2026 08:01 AM

Very good initiative.

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Yehiya Friday, 23 January 2026 08:49 AM

The GMOA has, in my view, become heavily politicized, undermining the dignity and professionalism expected from a medical union. Dr. Padeniya narrowly escaped accountability during the aragalaya movement, and cases like Dr. Shafi’s clearly reveal the GMOA’s failure to protect doctors facing political victimization.

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Willows Drive Friday, 23 January 2026 11:33 AM

Some of these Ex Co GMOA are like blood sucking bloody leaches, they want anything and everything free, wish one day the mother nature will do the needful for such PIGS

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