Warning issued by the GMOA

Warning issued by the GMOA

The Government Medical Officers' Association states that if the gazette notification amending the Health Services Act is not withdrawn, an islandwide trade union action will be taken without further notice.

The union said in a statement that an emergency central committee meeting had been convened on 18 March to take a decision.

The Government Medical Officers' Association points out that the amendment to the Health Services Act was made without the consent of the main stakeholders in the medical service.

The union further stated that many problems would arise due to the relevant amendment