By Rathindra Kuruwita
The Joint Council of Professions Supplementary to Medicine (JCPSM) yesterday vowed to continue with its strike after discussions with Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi failed.
The strike launched yesterday by 14 unions has crippled the health sector. OPDs were not operational and PCR and rapid antigen tests, CT and MRI scans were not conducted.
President of the JCPSM, Ravi Kumudesh said that the Minister had not been able to give an assurance that their concerns would be addressed.
“The Minister could have at least promised to present a Cabinet paper about our concerns. However, she said she wanted time to decide whether to present a Cabinet paper or not. It is obvious that she is under pressure,” Kumudesh said.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka (PHI) and 10 other Trade Unions will refrain from services today (May 25) in the Western Province, citing issues of the COVID-19 vaccination drive.
“None of the duties that should be performed concerning the prevention of COVID-19 will NOT be carried out today (May 25),” Mahendra Balasuriya, the Secretary of the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka told News 1st.
According to the PHI Union, family members related to members of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) were administered the COVID-19 vaccine deviating from the due process.
“Especially, family members including parents and staff related to the members of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) were administered the second dose of the COVISHIELD jab yesterday (May 24),” Balasuriya revealed.
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