The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has requested government to increase salaries of Government Sector Employees from up to Rs.80,000 through this year's national budget president of GMOA Dr.Anurudda Padeniya has said today (14). addressing a media briefing held today at GMOA office dr.padeniya has said that comparing to a salaries received by private sector employees government employees are being paid less.
In view of this GMOA wants a salary increase of 1:12 ratio to overcome the situation he added.
Due to poor economic conditions prevails here intellectuals including medical doctors are migrating to western countries seeking higher wages he further said.
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Monday, August 13, 2012
Power Cuts To Continue For Another Two Weeks
The Ceylon Electricity Board(CEB) has decided to continue ongoing power cuts implement throughout the island for another two weeks CEB sources today (13) said.There is a 2 hour and 15 minutes power cut implement throughout the island at present due to technical issues of norochcholai power plant.
Meanwhile repairing process of norochcholai power plant is currently underway CEB sources added.
Meanwhile repairing process of norochcholai power plant is currently underway CEB sources added.
Saturday, August 11, 2012
"Some Medical Doctors In Health Ministry Are Acting Like Condutors " Venerable Muruththettuwe Thero
The president of Health Services Trade Union Federation(HSTUF)Venerable Muruththeettuwe Ananda Thero has said yesterday (10) that few doctors attached to health ministry who are acting like conductors are responsible for the confusion arisen when re appointing of Dr.Ajith Mendis to the post of Director General Of Health Services(DGHS) ."These Conductor type doctors have not only given wrong information and misguided health minister on DGHS Post but also have tried to prevent re appointing dr.mendis to the post by slinging mud over him" he has stressed.
Muruththettuwe Thero has also said that the Health Services Trade Union Federation has pleased the way health ministry administrators were acted in the last moment to give much awaited service extension to Dr.Mendis.
Muruththettuwe Thero has revealed these things during a press briefing held at Abayaramaya ,Narahenpita yesterday.
Muruththettuwe Thero has also said that the Health Services Trade Union Federation has pleased the way health ministry administrators were acted in the last moment to give much awaited service extension to Dr.Mendis.
Muruththettuwe Thero has revealed these things during a press briefing held at Abayaramaya ,Narahenpita yesterday.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Cabinet Approved One Month Service Extension To DGHS
The Cabinet has today (08)approved the cabinet paper on granting one month service extension given to Director General Of Health Service(DGHS) Dr.Ajith Mendis government sources said.After one month period DGHS will receive the required service extension under cabinet approval sources further added.
Health Minister has submitted the cabinet paper on service extension of DGHS to the Cabinet under the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
Health Minister has submitted the cabinet paper on service extension of DGHS to the Cabinet under the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksha.
24 Health Trade Unions Staged A Protest Campaign To Support Director General Of Health Services
The Health Trade Union Confederation which compromised 24 trade unions staged a protest campaign in front of Health Ministry this noon to support the proposed service extension to Director General Of Health Services (DGHS)Dr.Ajith Mendis.members of powerful trade union alliance staged their protest campaign around one hour and urged health authorities not to block the proposed service extension of DGHS .
Meanwhile the "Satyagraha" Campaign launched by few unions of Health Trade Union Alliance opposing service extension of DGHS was stopped this noon due to enjoining order issued by Colombo District Court restraining their action.However the health workers participated the "satyagraha"campaign mainly Family Health Officers have seen protesting in front of Ministry coincided with other protest campaign.Both Protest campaigns were held at the same venue and Police Officers and Riot Police were deployed there to avoid any tense situation.
Meanwhile the "Satyagraha" Campaign launched by few unions of Health Trade Union Alliance opposing service extension of DGHS was stopped this noon due to enjoining order issued by Colombo District Court restraining their action.However the health workers participated the "satyagraha"campaign mainly Family Health Officers have seen protesting in front of Ministry coincided with other protest campaign.Both Protest campaigns were held at the same venue and Police Officers and Riot Police were deployed there to avoid any tense situation.
Tuesday, August 7, 2012
37 Detained Chinese Fishermen Handed Over To Chinese Embassy
The group of 37 Chinese Fishermen who were arrested by sri lankan authorities when illegally fishing in Sri Lankan waters were handed over to Chinese embassy in Colombo yesterday .These Fishermen got arrested by Sri Lankan Navy on last Sunday with their two trawlers used for fishing when they fishing in waters of Batticloe Area in eastern part of Sri Lanka.Two Sri Lankan Agents who helped them were also got arrested.
Director General Of Health Services Given One Month Service Extension Till..........
The Government has decided to give a temporary one month service extension to Director General Of Health Services (DGHS)Dr.Ajith Mendis with effect from 03rd of August till Cabinet approves the proposed service extension to him government sources said.Cabinet is due to discuss on granting the service extension of Director General Of Health Services Dr.Mendis today(08) sources added.
The Cabinet Paper on granting a service extension to Dr.Mendis has already submitted to Cabinet it has been revealed.
Till cabinet announces his future dr.mendis has decided to stay away from office the sources said.Due to this situation Deputy Director General Dr.Sunil Alwis has been appointed as acting director general of health services by health secretary dr.nihal jayathilake to carry out duties of the post.Showing their concern for DGHS Post few of the deputy director general of health services attached to health ministry who were also engaged in mud slinging campaign against dr.mendis are now eying to grab the acting DGHS slot by claiming that they are the seniors eligible to hold the post.
The cat is out from the bag yesterday regarding this issue when one of the senior DDG'S sent a letter to health ministry secretary by stating that he should be appointed for the post according to law.
Meanwhile some officials attached to Ministry Of Health and few trade union leaders who are engaged in a mud slinging campaign to oust DGHS dr.mendis since last few weeks from his post are now openly opposing the temporary service extension given to dr.mendis by stating he should not be given such an extension.Some who are slinging mud over DGHS are trying to misguide public by saying that the post of DGHS is now vacant and suitable candidate should be appointed for the post soon.
Director General Of Health Services is head of the Health Department in Ministry Of Health.
The Cabinet Paper on granting a service extension to Dr.Mendis has already submitted to Cabinet it has been revealed.
Till cabinet announces his future dr.mendis has decided to stay away from office the sources said.Due to this situation Deputy Director General Dr.Sunil Alwis has been appointed as acting director general of health services by health secretary dr.nihal jayathilake to carry out duties of the post.Showing their concern for DGHS Post few of the deputy director general of health services attached to health ministry who were also engaged in mud slinging campaign against dr.mendis are now eying to grab the acting DGHS slot by claiming that they are the seniors eligible to hold the post.
The cat is out from the bag yesterday regarding this issue when one of the senior DDG'S sent a letter to health ministry secretary by stating that he should be appointed for the post according to law.
Meanwhile some officials attached to Ministry Of Health and few trade union leaders who are engaged in a mud slinging campaign to oust DGHS dr.mendis since last few weeks from his post are now openly opposing the temporary service extension given to dr.mendis by stating he should not be given such an extension.Some who are slinging mud over DGHS are trying to misguide public by saying that the post of DGHS is now vacant and suitable candidate should be appointed for the post soon.
Director General Of Health Services is head of the Health Department in Ministry Of Health.
Saturday, August 4, 2012
24 Health Sector Trade Unions wants President Rajapaksha To Consider Service Extension Of DGHS
The Health services Trade Union confederation has made a written appeal to president Mahinda Rajapaksha yesterday (03) by stating when giving the proposed service extension to current Director General Of Health Services(DGHS) Dr.Ajith Mendis only consider the service performance of him not the false allegations leveled against him by certain elements.
The DGHS is due to retire from his service next Monday (06) but due to a request of service extension to him made by majority of health sector trade unions the trade union confederation wants president to consider the service extension request.However few health sector trade unions have trying to block his service extension by leveling a fraud charges on him by stating DGHS has responsible for fraud activity taken place when purchasing of Rs.182 million worth surgical equipments to government hospitals in year 2009 .The accusers charged that the sufficient stocks of that equipment were available in stores then and stated it was an unnecessary deal to buy an extra stock at that time.
However the charges leveled against DGHS was cleared after an inquiry conducted by special investigations unit of Ministry Of Health last week.The report of the inquiry was sent to secretary of president by the Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake.However those elements who accused DGHS of wrong doing still refused to accept that inquiry report by stating that it was a biased report.
The powerful 24 health trade union alliance has stated through the letter sent to president yesterday that certain elements including a trade union leader backed by some NGO's are trying to block the proposed service extension of Dr.Mendis by leveling false allegations against him which he was cleared through an investigations a week ago."Therefor President Rajapaksha should consider the yeoman service rendered by DGHS to the health sector during Tsunami and war periods when giving approval to his service extension" it said.
The letter signed by the president of Health Services Trade Union Confederation Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero and co secretary Harendra Kuruppu has said that DGHS Dr.Mendis has earlier decided to retire from service with effect from next Monday (06) when his service period expired but has decided to request a service extension only after Health Minister had urged him to do so in several instances.But since he made a written request for service extension under the influence of Minister certain elements withing health sector have trying to tarnish his image as well as his post through a media campaign which is turned out to be a pure mud slinging campaign .
The DGHS is due to retire from his service next Monday (06) but due to a request of service extension to him made by majority of health sector trade unions the trade union confederation wants president to consider the service extension request.However few health sector trade unions have trying to block his service extension by leveling a fraud charges on him by stating DGHS has responsible for fraud activity taken place when purchasing of Rs.182 million worth surgical equipments to government hospitals in year 2009 .The accusers charged that the sufficient stocks of that equipment were available in stores then and stated it was an unnecessary deal to buy an extra stock at that time.
However the charges leveled against DGHS was cleared after an inquiry conducted by special investigations unit of Ministry Of Health last week.The report of the inquiry was sent to secretary of president by the Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake.However those elements who accused DGHS of wrong doing still refused to accept that inquiry report by stating that it was a biased report.
The powerful 24 health trade union alliance has stated through the letter sent to president yesterday that certain elements including a trade union leader backed by some NGO's are trying to block the proposed service extension of Dr.Mendis by leveling false allegations against him which he was cleared through an investigations a week ago."Therefor President Rajapaksha should consider the yeoman service rendered by DGHS to the health sector during Tsunami and war periods when giving approval to his service extension" it said.
The letter signed by the president of Health Services Trade Union Confederation Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero and co secretary Harendra Kuruppu has said that DGHS Dr.Mendis has earlier decided to retire from service with effect from next Monday (06) when his service period expired but has decided to request a service extension only after Health Minister had urged him to do so in several instances.But since he made a written request for service extension under the influence of Minister certain elements withing health sector have trying to tarnish his image as well as his post through a media campaign which is turned out to be a pure mud slinging campaign .
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Nurses Union Has Suspended Nurses Strike Scheduled To commence Tomorrow(03)
The Public Services Nurses Union has today (02) decided to suspend proposed Island Wide continuous strike action of government hospital nurses scheduled to be launched tomorrow(03) following a promise made by health ministry secretary on solving all nursing demands withing one month.
The officials of Public Services Nurses Union had met health ministry secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake this morning and hold discussions on 15 service demands of nurses which are not solved up to now according to president of nurses union venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero.Amending nurses constitution,granting risk allowance to nurses and increasing of uniform allowance among top demands that discussed with dr.jayathilake Muruththettuwe Thero said.
During the discussion health secretary has promised to give solutions for all 15 demands withing one month period he has added.
The officials of Public Services Nurses Union had met health ministry secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake this morning and hold discussions on 15 service demands of nurses which are not solved up to now according to president of nurses union venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero.Amending nurses constitution,granting risk allowance to nurses and increasing of uniform allowance among top demands that discussed with dr.jayathilake Muruththettuwe Thero said.
During the discussion health secretary has promised to give solutions for all 15 demands withing one month period he has added.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Government Hospital Nurses To Strike From This Friday (03)
Government Hospital Nurses have decided to launch an island wide continuous strike action on Friday (03) by demanding solutions for 7 of their service demands according to Public Services Nurses Union (PSNU).nurses will launch this continuous strike if the health ministry has not taken any steps to solve their demands during tomorrow's meeting with health ministry secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake the president of Nurses Union Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero has said.
The Nurses Union Officials are due to meet Health Secretary tomorrow morning to discuss on their demands Muruththettuwe Thero has stressed.
Amending Nurses Constitution and increasing Nurses Uniform Allowance are among main demands of nurses he added.
The Nurses Union Officials are due to meet Health Secretary tomorrow morning to discuss on their demands Muruththettuwe Thero has stressed.
Amending Nurses Constitution and increasing Nurses Uniform Allowance are among main demands of nurses he added.
Sunday, July 29, 2012
National Cancer Control Programme To Oppose First Ever Are ca nut Factory In The Country
The national cancer control programme has decided to oppose the inaugurating of first ever areca nut factory in Sri Lanka due to cancerous substance found in areca nuts, community physician attach to cancer control programme Dr.Hemantha Amarasinha has said.A proposal regarding inaugurating of the said factory has been submitted to cabinet some time back dr.amarasinha added.
As areca nuts have proven as including substance caused oral cancer national cancer control programme had appealed to ministry of health to intervene in to this matter and pressurizing government to remove this proposal with immediate effect he stressed. Chewing of areca nuts is known as one of the main causes for oral cancer.
According to cancer control programme India has now facing oral cancer threat due to opening of 1000 areca nut factories throughout the country.Areca nuts are used when chewing betel leaves.
As areca nuts have proven as including substance caused oral cancer national cancer control programme had appealed to ministry of health to intervene in to this matter and pressurizing government to remove this proposal with immediate effect he stressed. Chewing of areca nuts is known as one of the main causes for oral cancer.
According to cancer control programme India has now facing oral cancer threat due to opening of 1000 areca nut factories throughout the country.Areca nuts are used when chewing betel leaves.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Oral Cancer Among Youth Is On Increae
Oral Cancer among Sri Lankan youth is on increase according to consultant attached to National Cancer Control Programme Dr.Hemantha Amarasinha.Chewing of betel leaves and are co nuts ,smoking and addiction to liquor are identified as major risk factors that lead to oral cancer here.
Dr.Amarasinha has said that oral cancer is the number one cancer among sri lankan males while 6th major cancer among females.even small children too are getting oral cancer he stressed.for an example a two and half year old child was became positive for oral cancer due to chewing of are co nut dr.amarasinha has said.
According to latest statistics available around 34 % of Sri Lankan adult and youth population addicted to chewing of betel leaves and majority are belongs to the age group of 35-44.
Dr.Amarasinha has said that oral cancer is the number one cancer among sri lankan males while 6th major cancer among females.even small children too are getting oral cancer he stressed.for an example a two and half year old child was became positive for oral cancer due to chewing of are co nut dr.amarasinha has said.
According to latest statistics available around 34 % of Sri Lankan adult and youth population addicted to chewing of betel leaves and majority are belongs to the age group of 35-44.
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Four Provincial Councillors Lost Their Party Membership Of SLFP?
The Governing Sri Lanka Freedom Party(SLFP) has cancelled the party membership of 4 of their Provincial Councilors who are charged for rape and crimes with immediate effect the party sources said.There was a heated debate in the country during last few weeks on misbehavior of these accused Councillors.
The provincial Councillors who lost their party membership are Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman W.P. Sampath Chandrapushpa, Tangalle Municipal Council Member B.L. Anjana Kusum Ruwan, Akuressa Provincial Council Chairman S.H. Sunil and Akuressa Provincial Council Deputy Chairman Munidasa Gamage.
The provincial Councillors who lost their party membership are Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman W.P. Sampath Chandrapushpa, Tangalle Municipal Council Member B.L. Anjana Kusum Ruwan, Akuressa Provincial Council Chairman S.H. Sunil and Akuressa Provincial Council Deputy Chairman Munidasa Gamage.
1500-2000 Oral Cancer Patients Reported Annually From Sri Lanka
Around 1500 to 2000 Oral Cancer Patients have been reported annually in Sri Lanka and daily 2 patients are dying due to this disease according to Oncologists.The main risk factors caused oral cancer in Sri Lanka are identified as Chewing Betel Leaves,Smoking and Liquor.
Oral Cancers among males are in increase in the country Oncologists have warned.According to them to avoid getting this cancer people should refrain from above risk factors.
Oral Cancers among males are in increase in the country Oncologists have warned.According to them to avoid getting this cancer people should refrain from above risk factors.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
GMOA Has Cleared Allegations Leveled Against Director General Of Helath services
Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has today (24) announced no fraudulent activity has occurred during purchasing of Rs.182 million worth surgical equipment to government hospitals as charged by some health trade unions.This was revealed after a special inquiry conducted by three member committee appointed by Executive Committee of GMOA the assistant secretary of the union Dr.Nalin Ariyaratne has said.
Addressing a special media briefing held in GMOA Office in Colombo Dr.Ariyaratne has said the three member committee has revealed that tender procedure adapted for purchasing of above surgical equipment had met required standards.
The Health Services Trade Union Alliance and few Health Ministry Officials have been involved in a mud slinging campaign against Director General Of Health Services(DGHS) Dr.Ajith Mendis by stating he should responsible for Fraud and irregular activities occurred when purchasing of Surgical equipment mentioned above.However some of the Powerful health trade unions including government medical officers association and public services nurses union convey their support to DGHS on this issue.
"As DGHS is due to received a service extension before retiring from service on 06th of August this year some trade unions are trying to prevent his re appointment by slinging mud against him over fraudulent activities he has never committed" says a spokesman of 24 union Health Services Trade Union Confederation.
Meanwhile Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake had sent a letter to presidential secretary Mr.Lalith Weeratunge by stating that no fraudulent activity has occurred during purchasing of above equipment according to the initial investigations carried out by Ministry's Special Investigations Unit.
Addressing a special media briefing held in GMOA Office in Colombo Dr.Ariyaratne has said the three member committee has revealed that tender procedure adapted for purchasing of above surgical equipment had met required standards.
The Health Services Trade Union Alliance and few Health Ministry Officials have been involved in a mud slinging campaign against Director General Of Health Services(DGHS) Dr.Ajith Mendis by stating he should responsible for Fraud and irregular activities occurred when purchasing of Surgical equipment mentioned above.However some of the Powerful health trade unions including government medical officers association and public services nurses union convey their support to DGHS on this issue.
"As DGHS is due to received a service extension before retiring from service on 06th of August this year some trade unions are trying to prevent his re appointment by slinging mud against him over fraudulent activities he has never committed" says a spokesman of 24 union Health Services Trade Union Confederation.
Meanwhile Health Ministry Secretary Dr.Nihal Jayathilake had sent a letter to presidential secretary Mr.Lalith Weeratunge by stating that no fraudulent activity has occurred during purchasing of above equipment according to the initial investigations carried out by Ministry's Special Investigations Unit.
Monday, July 23, 2012
Health Services Trade Union Confederation Invites Trade Union Alliance For A Debate
The president of Health Services Trade Union Confederation Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero has make an open invitation to leaders of Health Services Trade Union Alliance and it's allies for an open debate on Rs.182 million corrupt deal which the alliance said as occurred during purchasing of surgical equipment to government hospitals.
According to Muruththettuwe Thero those who are charged that there's a corrupt deal during purchasing of above equipment should come for the debate and try to prove that without slinging mud on others.
According to Muruththettuwe Thero those who are charged that there's a corrupt deal during purchasing of above equipment should come for the debate and try to prove that without slinging mud on others.
Northern Provincial Government Docs To Strike Tomorrow(24)
Government Hospital Doctors in Northern Province are to launch an one day token strike tomorrow (24)morning requesting solutions for two demands according to Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA).A spokesman of GMOA has stated that Northern Province doctors are launching this strike by demanding immediate transfer to Jaffna Hospital director and conduct an inquiry on death threats received by doctor in Jaffna Hospital.
The one day token strike scheduled to be launched at 8 a.m tomorrow will continue till 8 a.m on Wednesday the spokesman stressed.Around 1000 doctors attached to 100 hospitals in the province will participate this strike GMOA sources said.
The one day token strike scheduled to be launched at 8 a.m tomorrow will continue till 8 a.m on Wednesday the spokesman stressed.Around 1000 doctors attached to 100 hospitals in the province will participate this strike GMOA sources said.
Friday, July 20, 2012
Fasting Month Of Ramazan Begins Tomorrow(21)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
18 Foreign Doctors Are Trying To Get Back Their Cancelled Registration -GMOA
Around 18 foreign doctors who have lost their registration from Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) recently are in a process of pressurizing health authorities to get their registration back according to Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA).The SLMC cancelled the registration of these foreign doctors as they do not having enough qualifications to practice medicine here GMOA sources said.
There are around 184 foreign doctors working in private hospitals in Sri Lanka at the moment and majority of them are not having enough qualifications to practice medicine here sources further added.
There are around 184 foreign doctors working in private hospitals in Sri Lanka at the moment and majority of them are not having enough qualifications to practice medicine here sources further added.
University Teachers To Boycott Marking Of Advanced Level Exam Papers
The executive committee of the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) has yesterday (16th) decided to boycott marking of forthcoming G.C.E Advanced Level Examination Papers FUTA has announced.Meanwhile Association has also said that the ongoing strike of University Teachers which began on 04th of July will continue further till authorities meet their demands .
Monday, July 16, 2012
Health Ministry Tried To Protect Some Corrupt People -GMOA
Health Ministry has tried to protect some corrupt people attached to the health sector the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has charged today (16).While speaking at a press briefing held at GMOA Headquarters -Colombo, secretary of GMOA Dr.Chandika Epitakaduwa has said that the way Health Ministry has tried to conduct a disciplinary inquiry against Jaffna General Hospital Director who have faced allegations over involved in fraud activities when purchasing of a generator and a stock of iron proved that.
The GMOA has urged authorities to conduct a disciplinary inquiry against Jaffna Hospital director after she will transfer to another hospital .If no action has taken in this regard during this week GMOA will go for a stern trade union action he has stressed.
The GMOA has urged authorities to conduct a disciplinary inquiry against Jaffna Hospital director after she will transfer to another hospital .If no action has taken in this regard during this week GMOA will go for a stern trade union action he has stressed.
Sunday, July 15, 2012
131 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Got Arrested While Fleeing To Australia
The Sri Lankan Navy and Chilaw Police had today (15) arrested 131 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers in kalkudah and Chilaw areas when they have tried to flee Australia from boats.Out of these asylum seekers 109 were arrested at Kalkuda in Northern Sri Lanka and 22 were arrested at Chilaw.
Among those 109 people got arrested at Kalkuda were 101 Tamils and 08 Sinhalese People and they came from Chilaw,Kalmunai,Valachchanai,Talawakale and Kalpitiya Areas.
Among those 109 people got arrested at Kalkuda were 101 Tamils and 08 Sinhalese People and they came from Chilaw,Kalmunai,Valachchanai,Talawakale and Kalpitiya Areas.
198 Houses In Four Districts Were Partially Damaged Due To Winds
Around 198 houses situated in 4 districts were partially damaged due to the strong winds experienced in those districts the Disaster Management Center (DMC) has said.The houses in Badulla,Monaragala,Anuradapura and Polonnaruwa districts were partially damaged according to DMC .
Meanwhile it has been reported that around 8 houses were completely destroyed during last few days due to strong winds.
Meanwhile it has been reported that around 8 houses were completely destroyed during last few days due to strong winds.
Friday, July 13, 2012
Government Hospital Nurses To Be Launched Continuous Island Wide Strike From 03rd Of August
Government Hospital Nurses have decided to launch a continuous Island wide strike from 03rd of August onwards by demanding solutions for 15 of their service demands The Public Services Nurses Union has stated.According to president of Nurses Union Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero there is a tense situation occurred among nurses due to the Health Ministry's delay of implementing promised solutions for their demands .
As One Nurse attached to a Government Hospital need to carry out a work load of 3 nurses due to the shortage of nurses,they are demanding immediate solutions for long standing demands like removing salary anomalies and implementing Nurse's Constitution Venerable Ananda Thero has stressed.
As One Nurse attached to a Government Hospital need to carry out a work load of 3 nurses due to the shortage of nurses,they are demanding immediate solutions for long standing demands like removing salary anomalies and implementing Nurse's Constitution Venerable Ananda Thero has stressed.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
22 Health Trade Unions Filed A Petion Against those Responsible For Corruption
The 22 union Health Services Trade Union Federation (HSTUF) had handed over a petition today (10) to Bribery And Corruption Commission on corruption charges against former Medical Supplies Division Director Dr.Sarath Weerabandara and Trade Unionist Saman Ratnapriya.The petitioners are charged against said officials on involved in corrupt activities during purchasing of Drugs to government hospitals.
The petition has stated that above officials were earned a large amount of extra money with help of foreign Organizations and trying to involve in administrating work in Health Ministry.
The petition has stated that above officials were earned a large amount of extra money with help of foreign Organizations and trying to involve in administrating work in Health Ministry.
Monday, July 9, 2012
Strong Winds Prevails Throughout The Island
Due to the activation of South Western Monsoonal Conditions strong winds currently prevails in most parts of the island to be continued further according to Meteorological Department.Most parts of the country have experienced the strong winds time to time during today (09) the department has said.
Meanwhile the authorities had issued an earth slip warnings for some parts belongs to Kandy,Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle Districts.
Meanwhile the authorities had issued an earth slip warnings for some parts belongs to Kandy,Nuwara Eliya and Kegalle Districts.
PHI Was Killed By A Resident During A Dengue Inspection
A 52 year old Pubic Health Inspector (PHI) succumbed to his injuries this noon following a deadly assault on him by residents in a house at Kantale Area during a dengue inspection.According to Kantale Police the PHI was killed as he was attacked by a resident of the said house with a wooden pestle .
The incident happened when assassinated PHI along with other health workers gone to a house to inspect dengue breeding places.As the residents of that house not supported the mission there was an argument between two factions and as a result PHI was killed it has been reported.
An eyewitnesses informed Police that assassin had chased the victim long way and hit him with pestle . The critically injured PHI was rushed to Kantale Hospital where he was succumbed to his injuries.
Meanwhile the Sri Lankan Public Health Inspectors Union and Health Services Entomology Assistant Officers Association have criticized the killing of PHI by stating if proper security had been provided to the health staff during inspection this incident could have been avoided.
The incident happened when assassinated PHI along with other health workers gone to a house to inspect dengue breeding places.As the residents of that house not supported the mission there was an argument between two factions and as a result PHI was killed it has been reported.
An eyewitnesses informed Police that assassin had chased the victim long way and hit him with pestle . The critically injured PHI was rushed to Kantale Hospital where he was succumbed to his injuries.
Meanwhile the Sri Lankan Public Health Inspectors Union and Health Services Entomology Assistant Officers Association have criticized the killing of PHI by stating if proper security had been provided to the health staff during inspection this incident could have been avoided.
Sunday, July 8, 2012
28 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers Arrived Cocos Island
A boat carrying 28 Sri Lankan Male Asylum Seekers arrived at Cocos Island belongs to Australian Territory this morning according to reports.This boat is the fifth of it's kind arrived Australian Territory since last May.
Meanwhile another boat load of 31 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers were intercepted when they arrived Christmas Island yesterday (07th).
Meanwhile another boat load of 31 Sri Lankan Asylum Seekers were intercepted when they arrived Christmas Island yesterday (07th).
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Drug Mafia Launched A Conspiracy Campaign To Ousted Director General Of Health Services -Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero
Those previous administrators who were punished for involved in fraud activities when importing of drugs to Sri Lanka are trying to influence Health Ministry Administration and getting back to their previous positions again claimed Venerable Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero the President Of Public Services Nurses Union and Joint Convener of Health Services Trade Union Federation compromising 21 unions said yesterday(04).
The first step of this conspiracy launched by previous administrators is the ousting of current Director General Of Health Services (DGHS)Dr.Ajith Mendis who is awaiting another service extension after ending his current term in this August while Drug Manufacturing Companies,some Trade Union Activists and Non Governmental Organizations are backing this conspiracy Venerable Muruththetuwe Thero has stressed.He claimed that Dr.Mendis is a honest and dedicated administrator who is serving for the development of Sri Lankan health sector for around 3 decades.
Addressing a special media briefing held at Abayaramaya Temple in Colombo yesterday Muruththetuwe Thero further said that the 21 union Health Services Trade Union Federation will fight against this move of ousting DGHS from this moment ."As an experienced personal in health sector for more than four decades i know who is honest and who is involved in fraud activities "he stressed.
Speaking at the briefing the joint convener of Trade Union Federation Ravi Kumudesh said that supporting the current DGHS Dr.Mendis who is due to appoint for the post for the third term is a need of the hour as Drug Mafia trying to take control of Health Ministry Administration .The President of Health Services Entomology Assistant Officers Union Najith Sumanasena hasalso addressed the briefing.
The first step of this conspiracy launched by previous administrators is the ousting of current Director General Of Health Services (DGHS)Dr.Ajith Mendis who is awaiting another service extension after ending his current term in this August while Drug Manufacturing Companies,some Trade Union Activists and Non Governmental Organizations are backing this conspiracy Venerable Muruththetuwe Thero has stressed.He claimed that Dr.Mendis is a honest and dedicated administrator who is serving for the development of Sri Lankan health sector for around 3 decades.
Addressing a special media briefing held at Abayaramaya Temple in Colombo yesterday Muruththetuwe Thero further said that the 21 union Health Services Trade Union Federation will fight against this move of ousting DGHS from this moment ."As an experienced personal in health sector for more than four decades i know who is honest and who is involved in fraud activities "he stressed.
Speaking at the briefing the joint convener of Trade Union Federation Ravi Kumudesh said that supporting the current DGHS Dr.Mendis who is due to appoint for the post for the third term is a need of the hour as Drug Mafia trying to take control of Health Ministry Administration .The President of Health Services Entomology Assistant Officers Union Najith Sumanasena hasalso addressed the briefing.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Ceylon Electricity Board Workers Launched 24 Hour Strike
Around 15,000 workers attached to Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) launched a 24 hour token strike from midnight today(03) till midnight tomorrow(04) requesting to settle their salary disparities.The Ceylon Electricity Board Joint Trade Union Alliance which organized this token strike warned public that there may be power failures during the strike period.
Around 42 Houses Damaged Last Night Due To Strong Winds
Around 42 houses throughout the island have been damaged last night due to strong winds experienced these days the Disaster Management Center(DMC) has announced today(03). One person died in Awissawella and around 8 houses had partially damaged and 1 house completely damaged in Nuwara Eliya District according to DMC.
Amongst other partially damaged houses were 16 Houses in Gampaha District,3 in Bambalapitiya-Colombo and 15 Houses in Kurunagala District.
Meanwhile the Meteorological Department has stated the prevailing strong winds will continue throughout the Island further accompany by occasional showers.
Amongst other partially damaged houses were 16 Houses in Gampaha District,3 in Bambalapitiya-Colombo and 15 Houses in Kurunagala District.
Meanwhile the Meteorological Department has stated the prevailing strong winds will continue throughout the Island further accompany by occasional showers.
Sunday, July 1, 2012
766 Houses And Institutes Maintaining Dengue Breeding Places Were Fined
The Courts have fined a sum of Rs.2,898,000 from 766 Residents and Institute Owners who are maintaining dengue mosquito breeding places in their back yards during Island Wide raids carried out by Public Health Inspectors last week.The raids were carried out between 25th Of June to 29th of June according to Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Union.
During these raids around 133,404 houses and institutes were checked the union further said.
During these raids around 133,404 houses and institutes were checked the union further said.
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