The interdiction of a doctor and trade unionist who sent out a public warning on malnutrition has brought out strong protests from a gamut of organisations including trade unions, both health and in other fields.
The interdiction of Medical Administrator Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa who stated that children in Suriyawewa in the south are malnourished is a blatant suppression not only of the rights of professionals particularly doctors who deal closely with the public but also trade unions, a media conference was told on Thursday by a powerful group which included very senior doctors.
Dr. Sanjeewa is the President of the Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association (MCPA), registered under No. 9581 with the Labour Ministry. When asked, the Sunday Times was told that the MCPA is not affiliated to any political party.
“This interdiction will impact heavily and adversely on the public,” reiterated Consultant Paediatrician Dr. Ajith Amarasinghe from the Medical Professionals for System Change, who analyzed the sequence of events leading to the interdiction to show the allegedly flawed process.
The other organisations represented in addition to the MCPA and the Medical Professionals for System Change were the Association of Medical Specialists (AMS); the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA); the Doctors’ Association of Sri Lanka; the Government Medical Professionals’ Association; the All Ceylon Medical Officers’ Association which is affiliated to the Janatha...
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