Sri Lanka, Jan. 26 -- Doctors in all hospitals across the country are engaging in a continuous trade union action starting at 8:00 AM today (26). The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) stated that this move follows the conclusion of a previous 48-hour symbolic strike.

Medical professionals are withdrawing from five specific services, including the refusal to issue prescriptions for patients to purchase out-of-stock medicines from private pharmacies.

This escalation stems from the Health Ministry's alleged failure to implement agreed-upon solutions for issues facing doctors.

The government remains prepared to use minimum force if unfair strikes jeopardise patient lives, according to Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijay...