16th January 2024 20:32:35 Hours
In response to the request from the Ministry of Defence and under the guidance of Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage RWP RSP ndu, Commander of the Army, the Sri Lanka Army has taken decisive action to address the challenges posed by the island-wide strike of minor staff trade unions in the health sector. Troops have been deployed at government hospitals across the country to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential health services on today (16 Jan).
The affected hospitals include prominent health institutions such as Colombo National Hospital, Kandy General Hospital, Kalubowila Teaching Hospital, Peradeniya Teaching Hospital, Matale District Hospital, Kurunegala Teaching Hospital and the Government Hospitals in Monaragala, Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Hambanthota, Balangoda, Thissamaharamaya, Debarawewa, Balangoda, Eheliyagoda, Diyatalawa, Matara, Avissawella, Anuradhapura, Madawachchiya, Kahatagasdigiliya and several others. The deployment is aimed at maintaining the smooth operation of healthcare facilities during this critical time.
Under the supervision of the respective Security Forces Commanders, Army personnel are actively stationed at these hospitals to lend support and ensure that healthcare services continue without disruptions. Troops also remain on standby for additional troop deployment in case of emergencies.
