The Government Nursing Officers’ Association has decided to stage a demonstration in front of government hospitals across the island during the lunch hour today (27) in protest against ‘arbitrary cuts to allowances’ in the 2025 Budget.

According to the association’s Vice President, Nalaka Hettiarachchi, the protest will take place from 12.00 noon to 1.00 p.m., with assurances that hospital activities will not be disrupted.

Meanwhile, the President of the Public Health Inspectors’ (PHIs) Association, Upul Rohana, stated that PHIs in the Eastern Province will engage in a token strike today by reporting sick leave. The strike is being held in protest against a limitation on overtime (OT) hours.

Additionally, the Principal-Grade Officers’ Association has expressed dissatisfaction over not receiving the expected allowances in the 2025 Budget. The association’s President announced plans to hold a demonstration in Colombo in the near future.