Patients at the Chilaw Hospital objected to the action by the doctors after they were refused treatment yesterday, due to the ongoing Trade Union action. Patients and their relatives raised concern about the manner in which the strike was conducted endangering the lives of patients.
In Galewala, patients confronted a doctor after he was found conducting his private practice opposite the hospital.He had not attended his duties at the hospital but was in his clinic.The doctor fled the scene and sought refuge at the hospital.