The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a media statement in response to a serious allegation of sexual misconduct reported at the Negombo District General Hospital.
According to the statement, a young woman who visited the hospital’s Outpatient Department (OPD) for treatment has filed a complaint claiming she was subjected to sexual harassment by a doctor.
The GMOA acknowledged the gravity of the incident and revealed that the doctor named in the complaint had been previously expelled from the association in 2021. This action had been taken due to repeated disciplinary violations, which the GMOA stated were in breach of the association’s constitution.
Despite the doctor’s removal from the association, the GMOA stressed the urgent need for an impartial investigation into the incident and called for strict legal action against those found guilty.
“The GMOA will not stand by or protect any individuals involved in such misconduct,” the statement read.
The association further expressed concern that such incidents could erode public trust in the country’s free healthcare system. It emphasized the need to ensure a safer environment for women and pledged its readiness to lead initiatives that promote a more secure and respectful healthcare and social environment.
