Earlier this evening the representatives of the key Nurses and Midwives Unions arrived at the News1st centre to discuss ongoing conflict.

The President of the Government Nurses Association, Saman Ratnapriya, the President of the Government Midwifery Association, Devika Kodituwakku and the Secretary of the Public Service United Nurses Union, Ashoka Abeysinghe joined us in the newsroom, while the Media Spokesperson of the Government Medical Officers Association, Dr. Naveen de Zoysa joined the discussion over the phone.

A heated debate ensued. (Please watch Video)

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