Appointments should not be based on whims of trade unions : AMS

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) says that the appointment of interns to the state service must be done based on service requirements.

In a statement, the medical body noted that the appointments should not be based on the whims and fancies of any trade union to please their vote base.

The AMS added that the selective placement of medical officers based on their trade union affiliations should end at least now than later.

The AMS also emphasized that this would be the only way to stop the uneven distribution of medical officers in the country.

Meanwhile, the GMOA has launched protests since 21st December against the transfer of doctors without the approval of the Transfer Board.