Sri Lanka, April 6 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has alleged that specialist medical posts have been removed from several hospitals across the country.

Its President, Consultant Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon stated that political interference has also influenced the transfers of grade medical officers.

He pointed out that while the national requirement for specialist doctors stands at 3,000, only around 2,100 are currently in service.

Furthermore, Dr. Thennakoon claimed that the present administration is taking steps to shut down certain units within national hospitals.

He specifically noted that a decision has reportedly been made to close the Colombo North Centre for Liver Diseases at the Ragama Hospital. It has a...