Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Following a contentious election season, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) re-elected Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon as the Association's President amid renewed public scrutiny and institutional pressure.

With the healthcare sector still reeling from the effects of an economic downturn and widespread workforce migration, this transition comes at a critical juncture. In this exclusive interview with the Sunday Observer Dr. Thennakoon discussed the internal dynamics of the GMOA, ongoing safety and security issues faced by medical professionals, controversial policy decisions, and the Association's vision for reforming Sri Lanka's public healthcare system.

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Q: There have been allegations made by pol...