The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has launched a nationwide token strike starting at 8:00 a.m. today (31), citing several demands, including concerns over alleged illegal transfers of doctors.

According to GMOA Secretary, Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, the strike is being carried out across hospitals island-wide.

However, the union stated that services will continue uninterrupted at maternity hospitals, children’s hospitals, the Apeksha Hospital Maharagama, specialized kidney units, tri-forces hospitals, and the National Institute of Mental Health.