Over 150,000 cancelled appointments
The recent doctors' strike in Madrid has left a deep mark on the healthcare system, with 152,185 cancelled appointments, equivalent to an estimated economic impact of 11.7 million euros. This situation has generated a crisis affecting both hospitals and primary care, with 117,179 cancelled appointments in hospitals and 35,006 in primary care.
The origin of this strike lies in the demand for a Framework Statute that guarantees better working conditions for doctors. Since December, professionals have been carrying out intermittent strikes, and this Tuesday they face a new day of protests in front of the Gregorio Marañón Hospital.
The Strike Committee has demanded that the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, take an active role in negotiations to resolve the conflict. They believe that the current Minister of Health, Mónica García, is no longer seen as a valid interlocutor and demand an immediate opening towards serious and constructive dialogue.
Nationally, more than 175,000 doctors have joined this protest called by various trade union organizations, including the Spanish Confederation of Medical Unions (CESM) and the Andalusian Medical Union (SMA). The call encompasses all medical fields, from primary care to hospitals and extrahospital centres.
The economic losses are alarming: it is estimated that around 9,737,395 euros correspond to public hospitals, while 1,967,139 euros affect primary care. Additionally, more than 7,357 scheduled surgeries and 15,372 diagnostic tests have been lost during this critical period.
As the month progresses, the strikes will continue intermittently until June, with new days scheduled from May 18 to 22 and from June 15 to 19. This prolonged conflict highlights the existing tensions within the Madrid healthcare system.
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