The GMOA blamed the Minister of Health for altering the proposals approved during the discussion that was previously held with the President.
Issuing a communiqué Minister Senaratna indicated that the statements made by the GMOA, appeared to be baseless. He said that it was not possible for him to alter the official announcement of the President.
He further said, that persons who stage protests had no knowledge about free health services.
While attending a function in Kandy yesterday Health Minister Rajitha Senaratna said, that the Government’s position regarding SAITM will be jointly presented to the cabinet today by the ministry of Health and the Ministry of Higher Education.