The Government Radiologic Technologists’ Association (GRTA) has announced an island-wide, continuous strike across government hospitals, set to commence at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow (28).
According to GRTA President Chanaka Dharmawickrama, the industrial action will significantly affect hospital operations, with radiological services coming to a halt. He said examinations such as CT scans, MRI scans, mammograms, as well as surgical procedures that require the use of radiation in operating theatres, are likely to be disrupted during the strike period.
He explained that the decision to escalate trade union action was taken after authorities failed to present an acceptable solution following a 24-hour token strike held on January 21.The GRTA states that the protest is driven by concerns over radiological examinations allegedly being carried out by individuals without proper qualifications at the Maligawatta Hospital, an issue the association says poses serious risks to patient safety.
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