The trade union action launched by 17 trade unions attached to the health sector has been temporarily called off for 10 ten days.

Accordingly, the strike will be called off from 8.00 am tomorrow (March 4).

President of the Federation of Health Professionals Ravi Kumudesh said the strike was called off considering the positive response conveyed by Secretary to the Health Ministry at a meeting last night. 

Moreover, the prevailing conditions linked to fuel shortage, by which the people are being trampled pretty badly, was also taken into consideration when deciding to call of the strike,” he added. (Sheain Fernandopulle)