Medical doctors chose their union leaders during weekend voting at the Government Medical Officers Association. Dr. Sanjeewa Tennakoon won another term as president of the doctor group. Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa also kept his job as secretary for the organization. More than 60 percent of members came out to vote during the election. The strong turnout showed support for both leaders who will continue running the medical union.
Doctors cast ballots from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on Saturday. The voting took place at a building next to the union headquarters located in Colombo. This marked the 99th time the association has held elections for its top positions. Members also picked other important positions during the same voting session. The election process allows doctors to choose who represents them on key medical issues.
Union members selected 16 people to serve as Directors General for different areas. They also voted for 40 doctors to join the Central Committee that helps make decisions. The election results give the medical association new leadership for the coming year. Dr. Tennakoon and Dr. Sugathadasa will work with the newly chosen committee members. The voting process ensures that working doctors have a voice in how their profession moves forward.
Doctors cast ballots from 8 in the morning until 4 in the afternoon on Saturday. The voting took place at a building next to the union headquarters located in Colombo. This marked the 99th time the association has held elections for its top positions. Members also picked other important positions during the same voting session. The election process allows doctors to choose who represents them on key medical issues.
Union members selected 16 people to serve as Directors General for different areas. They also voted for 40 doctors to join the Central Committee that helps make decisions. The election results give the medical association new leadership for the coming year. Dr. Tennakoon and Dr. Sugathadasa will work with the newly chosen committee members. The voting process ensures that working doctors have a voice in how their profession moves forward.
