The strike initiated by doctors at the Colombo National Eye Hospital concluded within approximately two hours, according to a statement from the Government Medical Officers Association. The strike was organized in protest against the actions of the Chief Administrative Officer of the Colombo National Eye Hospital.

The union reported that the decision to end the strike was reached following a discussion with the Health Secretary. Details of the discussion and the specific resolution reached were not immediately disclosed, but the quick resolution suggests a constructive dialogue between the concerned parties.

The strike, which commenced earlier in the day, had garnered attention as medical professionals expressed their concerns about the actions of the Administrative Officer. The Colombo National Eye Hospital serves as a critical institution for eye care, and interruptions in its services due to strikes raise public health concerns.

The Government Medical Officers Association, in its statement, acknowledged the engagement with the Health Secretary as a determining factor in the decision to call off the strike.