Sri Lanka, March 25 -- Sri Lanka's health services are at a critical juncture as doctors prepare to convene an emergency General Committee meeting today (25), with several key decisions expected amid a deepening crisis.
Speaking to Daily Mirror, GMOA Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa warned that the country's hospital system could face severe disruption or even collapse within the coming week if urgent measures are not taken to resolve fuel and transport issues.
"The ongoing fuel shortage has made it increasingly difficult for medical staff to report for duty," he said.
He pointed out that, unlike many other public sector employees, they are not provided with official transport or fuel allowances and are forced to bear high personal c...