Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- The island-wide strike action launched by the collective of health sector trade unions yesterday entered its second consecutive day today (Feb.02).

President of Paramedical Services Front (PMSF) Upul Rohana said a final decision is expected to be taken on proceeding with the strike later today at the discussion planned to be convened with the participation of trade union representatives.

Health workers decided to carry on the trade union action on account of not receiving a favourable response from the government with regard to their demands.

A collective of 72 trade unions from the health sector resorted to a one-day strike across the country last morning (Feb.01), urging the government to address the issues conce...