The Government Medical Officers' Association launched a token strike today which will be conducted from 8.00 a.m. to midday.

The GMOA decided to carry out the strike action to oppose the government on the dispute over SAITM private medical college and the government's plan to sign the ETCA with India.

The GMOA urges the government not to enter into the ETCA without a national policy on free trade agreements. The GMOA recently launched a petition campaign to pressure the government on this issue.

Meanwhile, several other trade unions have also extended support to the GMOA's strike action.