COLOMBO — The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association has announced a 24-hour token strike, starting at 8.00 a.m., across all hospitals in Sri Lanka.
The strike is being carried out in protest over the Ministry of Health’s failure to conduct an impartial investigation into the conduct of the Deputy Director of the National Institute for Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation in Maligawatte, according to the Association.
Strike to Suspend Radiation Services
Association President Chanaka Dharmawickrama said that despite repeated complaints to health ministry officials, the issue has not been addressed satisfactorily.
As a result, all radiation examination services will be suspended for 24 hours, including:
- CT scans
- MRI scans
- Angiograms
- Mammograms
- Other procedures involving radiation
GMOA Strike Continues in Eastern Province
Meanwhile, members of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) in the Eastern Province have continued their strike, which began in protest against the Medical Superintendent of Akkaraipattu Hospital.
GMOA Media Spokesperson Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe said the strike has entered its fifth day today.
