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Govt. under fire for decision to postpone non-urgent surgeries

By Rathindra Kuruwita in The Island, Feb 13, 2023The government’s decision to postpone non-urgent surgeries, at the state-run hospitals, have placed a moral burden on health professionals, health sector trade unionists say.The announcement was made by the Ministry of Health yesterday. Meanwhile, health unions claim that they have been warning that there are shortages of drugs, medical equipment, and chemicals used in labs, for almost two years. Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, President of the Physicians’ Union…