50 doctors to exit National Eye Hospital

50 doctors at the National Eye Hospital are set to depart simultaneously this week following transfer orders issued by the Public Service Commission.

Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) Executive Member Prasad Colombage stated that certain malicious remarks allegedly made by the hospital director and the Health Minister contributed to this decision.

Meanwhile, services across 164 specialist medical units nationwide faced significant disruptions today after all specialist doctors under the GMOA withdrew from cover duties starting at 8:00 AM.

GMOA President Specialist Dr. Sanjeewa Tennakoon noted that this professional action has hindered operations in operating theaters, intensive care units, and departments including radiology, anesthesiology, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry.

Patients seeking treatment at government hospitals continued to face severe difficulties as a result of the ongoing trade union action.