Sri Lanka, May 11 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has denied any connection between its trade union activities and the death of a newborn during a delivery at the Trincomalee District General Hospital.

Addressing a special media briefing held today (11), GMOA Vice President and specialist doctor Chandika Epitakaduwa stated that obstetric care falls under emergency medical services and that doctors do not withdraw from emergency duties during trade union action.

He added that there appears to be an attempt by certain parties to unfairly attribute blame to the association over the incident. Dr. Epitakaduwa also noted that although media reports indicate that two doctors have been suspended, no official written commu...