The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) expresses its profound appreciation for Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa for his exceptional dedication and swift life-saving response during the tragic Ella Bus Accident.

Dr. Rajapaksa’s prompt action, clinical expertise, and tireless commitment to providing emergency medical care played a crucial role in attending to the injured and reducing the severity of the incident’s impact. His conduct exemplifies the highest standards of medical professionalism, compassion, and humanity, reflecting the unwavering spirit of service upheld by Sri Lanka’s medical fraternity.

In recognition of his heroic efforts, appreciation plaques were presented to Dr. Rajapaksa at the GMOA office on 10th September. The ceremony was attended by GMOA President Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon, Secretary Dr. Prabath Sugathadasa, and members of the Executive Committee, celebrating his courage, compassion, and exemplary service.

The GMOA proudly salutes Dr. Palitha Rajapaksa as a true representation of a frontline medical professional, whose actions in times of crisis reaffirm the noble values of the medical profession and the enduring commitment to safeguarding lives.