Health staff announces another strike putting patients in peril

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

All health personnel, spanning administrative officers, health management assistants, development officers, assistants, and hospital health assistants, have collectively opted to embark on a strike from 6 am today (11) until 8 am the following morning.  

This decision aims to express dismay over the recent remarks made by Dr. Rukshan Bellana. In addition, the trade unions demand the Disturbance, Availability, and Transport (DAT) allowance of Rs. 35,000, which was granted to the doctors.  

 As a result, essential health services will experience disruptions during the specified time frame inconveniencing the general public who will bear the brunt of it.