The Association of Government Medical Officers claims that Dr. Shafi Shihabdin, who was sent for compulsory leave for illegally sterilizing women, should be re apointed to Kurunegala Hospital.
Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe, the media spokesperson of the association said that Since the accusation against Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen has not been proven, the order given by the Public Service Commission Health Committee to the Health Secretary to re-appoint him to Kurunegala Hospital should be implemented immediately.
The news related to sterilization of women was reported in 2019 and at that time the Government Medical Officers Association adopted a strict silent position regarding it.