The token strike launched by health professionals will be temporarily called off for 10-days from 8:00 AM on Friday (Mar. 4).
The decision was reached based on the response of the authorities following a discussion held with the Secretary to the Ministry of Health last night, Ravi Kumudesh, the Convenor of the Federation of Health Professionals told News 1st.
Moreover, the strike was temporarily called off taking into account the difficulties faced by the people as a result of the prevailing power and fuel crises, he added.
The decision to call off the strike was reached at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Federation of Health Professionals held on Thursday.
Health professionals attached to 17 trade unions launched the strike action on Tuesday (Mar. 2) citing the failure of the authorities to resolve several issues including salary anomalies.
The treatment of patients, the issuance of medicines, laboratory services, and radiology services at Government Hospitals.
The strike will be carried out until 8:00 AM on Friday (4).
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