The Government Nursing Officers’ Association has organized a demonstration today, 27th February, in protest against the ‘arbitrary cuts to allowances’ outlined in the 2025 Budget.
The protest now taking place from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. at government hospitals across the island. The association’s Vice President, Nalaka Hettiarachchi, assured that while the demonstration it's not disrupt hospital operations.
In addition to the nursing officers' protest, the Public Health Inspectors' (PHIs) Association has also joined the wave of discontent. Upul Rohana, President of the PHIs Association, confirmed that PHIs in the Eastern Province would engage in a token strike today. The protest involves reporting sick leave to express their dissatisfaction with a decision limiting overtime (OT) hours.
Both actions reflect ongoing frustration with the recent budget cuts and work conditions, signaling continued tensions within the healthcare sector.
