Representatives of the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) engaged in a discussion with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the latter’s office in Colombo today.
According to the UNP Media Office, the President of the GMOA Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon, Secretary of the GMOA Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, and several other GMOA representatives attended the discussion which was focussed on issues faced by doctors at present.
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Vajira Abeywardena and the former President’s Senior Advisor S. Samaratunga also participated in the discussion.
Maintaining the value of 1/80 paid per hour as an additional duty allowance which is considered a unique value for doctors due to the specialized services, along with the revision of the basic salary, as done historically, the continuation of the 1/20 value paid for working on holidays and Sundays, and the implementation of the decision to increase the basic salary in the 2025 budget document, are among the proposals presented by the GMOA, along with the proposed programs and actions for the medical profession and medical services.
The GMOA representatives had also expressed their views, stating that an experienced politician such as the former President was required in the current Parliament.
Responding, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he was enjoying his rest at present, but is willing to offer any support required by the GMOA. (Newswire)
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