Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) is scheduled to meet today (28) to determine the next phase of its escalating professional struggle.

This meeting follows the launch of indefinite trade union action that began on Monday morning (26), with the association warning that the intensity of their protests will increase daily if their grievances remain unaddressed.

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has taken a firm stance against the industrial action, asserting that the government will not be intimidated by what he termed professional threats.

Speaking on the matter, the Minister confirmed that the planned annual transfers of doctors will proceed as scheduled in February to...