Political influence in the appointments and transfers of doctors should end immediately, he says, adding that the the incumbent minister could be corrected or, else he will be removed.

Dr. Herath has told BBC Sandeshaya that instead of resolving the issue, the minister ws trying to highlight the GMOA’s strike as a failure.

If the government does not respond favourably, a decision will be taken next week to go for an islandwide strike, he said.

He added that trade unions in other services too, could join their protest.