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We have held continuous discussions. However, these officials are turning a blind eye. If, for some reason, by 8 a.m. on the 11th, the Ministry of Health is not ready to make a constructive intervention regarding this matter, we have unanimously decided to proceed with an island-wide strike.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Central Committee of the Government Medical Officers\u2019 Association has decided to launch an island-wide strike based on several demands, including the implementation of doctors\u2019 transfers, Dr. Hansamal Weerasuriya, the Assistant Secretary of the GMOA stated. 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