New SLMC Chairman booed

Medical Faculty students protesting opposite the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) yesterday hooted and booed new Sri Lanka Medical Council Chairman Dr. Colvin Gunaratne when he arrived at the SLMC at Ward Place to assume duties.

The students were protesting opposite the SLMC against the appointment of Dr. Colvin Guneratne as SLMC Chairman. Dr.Guneratne was also booed by the Medical Faculty students as he left the premises.

The students alleged that he was an agent of Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne who has been tasked with the responsibility of privatizing the medical education sector in the country.