The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) continued its industrial action on Saturday with a 24-hour token strike running from 8 a.m. on April 5 to 8 a.m. on April 6, marking the fourth consecutive day of disruptions to public healthcare.
The shift from a full strike to a token strike represents a notable de-escalation. The change appears to follow Health Minister’s challenge to the GMOA to take its grievances to court, along with the government’s announcement that 96% of post-intern doctors had complied with the application deadline — undermining the union’s leverage.
Routine and outpatient services at government hospitals face disruptions during the strike period, though emergency treatment continues without interruption.
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The GMOA executive committee said it would evaluate the situation daily and determine future action based on how circumstances develop. The statement leaves open both the possibility of further de-escalation and a return to more disruptive measures if talks remain stalled.
The strike is the latest chapter in a long-running dispute between the GMOA and the government over working conditions and policy disagreements affecting the medical profession.
