Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- The Secretary of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA), Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, stated that the association was compelled to take professional action as previous discussions with the Minister of Health, in which agreements were reached in writing, were not implemented as promised.

Addressing the media, he emphasized that if patient care services were disrupted due to this professional action, full responsibility should be taken by the Ministry of Health, the Minister of Health, and the Government.

He further noted that if the authorities had properly fulfilled their duties, these trade union actions would not have been necessary.

Dr. Sugathadasa added that the Minister of Health had previously promi...