Govt. dental surgeons to launch island-wide strike

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Colombo, Oct. 24 (Daily Mirror) - The Government Dental Surgeons’ Association (GDSA) has announced an island-wide token strike on November 6, 2025, in protest over what it describes as the “ongoing administrative collapse” within the Dental Services Division of the Health Ministry.

In a statement, the GDSA said the decision was unanimously approved by its Executive Committee following 18 months of unsuccessful attempts to resolve serious administrative issues through official channels.

The association noted that despite continuous discussions with the Health Minister and ministry officials, no meaningful action had been taken to address their concerns.

According to the GDSA, several key matters essential to the smooth functioning of the government dental service have remained unresolved for over a year. It added that although preparatory work had been completed by the association and relevant officials, all progress had stalled due to persistent administrative inaction.

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Navi Friday, 24 October 2025 05:07 PM

GDSA, nothing you can do if the Minister is incapable. Just get on with your work or else the public becomes helpless.

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dentiststar Friday, 24 October 2025 05:21 PM

There are enough dental services at private sector at very reasonable charges. No problem. Go ahead.

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Daranagama Saturday, 25 October 2025 05:46 AM

Very true. However the remarks about the charges is debatable!!!

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R Navaratnam Saturday, 25 October 2025 07:03 AM

Talks / negotiations will only be a success if compromises are made. Talks/negotiations are also be in a respectable manner. End product of such talks/negotiations are to be win-win It appears our graduates do not know the word compromise. Always want the end to end win-lose and then strike. Strike is always a inconvenience for taxpayers, who pays your salary and allowances, Dental Surgeons.

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