Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has announced that the discussion scheduled for today (09) with the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will not be held.

Speaking in Parliament on the ongoing strike launched by the GMOA, the Health Minister stated, "If this is how they behave, I will not proceed with the discussion that was planned for today. This strike is unjustified, and as a government, we are prepared to face it."

He further alleged that the strike is being carried out by a small group with political motives and urged them to refrain from continuing the trade union action. The Minister also assured that newly appointed medical officers, who are expected to assume duties from today, will be...