Sri Lanka, Oct. 13 -- The Health and Mass Media Ministry has taken steps to introduce an 'intermediate cadre' (Middle Grade) position system, aiming to maximise the use of the professional knowledge, skills, and experience of Grade Medical Officers for the advancement of the country's health service, as well as to accord proper recognition to their professional contribution.

A special committee has been appointed to conduct a comprehensive study based on scientific grounds and tailored to the practical needs of the health sector to submit recommendations in this regard. Under the initiative to obtain views and proposals from trade unions, two special discussions were held yesterday afternoon (12) chaired by the Deputy Health Minister Dr....