Health strike ends, potential resumption looms

• Health strike ends, but likely to resume soon

By Sheain Fernandopulle   

The trade unions representing the health sector have decided to suspend the two-day strike action from 6.30 am yesterday .   

The move comes following a countrywide strike initiated by 72 trade unions in the health sector commencing from February 01 against the prolonged dispute surrounding the Disturbance, Availability, and Transport (DAT) allowance.   

According to Ravi Kumudesh, President of the Joint Council for Professions of Supplementary Medicine, a crucial meeting has been scheduled for next Tuesday (06) at the Finance Ministry under the directive of the President where the grievances are to be taken into account. 

 
“However, the strike will resume from next Wednesday if a satisfactory resolution remains elusive,” he stressed.   
The healthcare services across the country were paralyzed owing to the two-day strike action inconveniencing the patients.   

The trade union action unfolded across all government hospitals, drawing attention to the concerns of supplementary medical professionals who feel overlooked in the government’s recent decision-making.