Colombo, March 4 -- Despite recognizing the legitimacy of trade union (TU) action taken by doctors' unions over proposed devaluation of extra duty rates, public holiday payments, and Sunday allowances for medical officers under Budget 2025, the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has decided not to engage in such action at this moment.

In a statement issued on February 20, 2025, the AMS emphasized that these changes would significantly undervalue the after-hours and public holiday work performed by doctors, which is crucial for maintaining an uninterrupted healthcare system.

However, the association remains deeply concerned about the longstanding demands of state-sector medical specialists that remain unaddressed.

The AMS highlig...