Srilanka, Nov. 13 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has summoned specialist doctors from across Sri Lanka this week for urgent consultations on the proposed 2026 national budget, raising alarms over potential impacts on the country's free healthcare system.

In a statement, the GMOA said the budget "appears to undermine the resilience of Sri Lanka's free healthcare system, pushing it toward collapse," citing salary cuts, removal of tax relief, and lack of allowances as key concerns for medical professionals.

Specialist doctors, who manage high-risk responsibilities across multiple hospitals, reportedly continue to operate without transport or fuel allowances, often spending more than half their income to reach remote...