Overview
- The health department withdrew its proposal to recognize non‑EU family medicine specialists through an alternative to the MIR, which the conselleiro said had been misinterpreted.
- Officials signaled flexibility on converting vacancies to the FEAP category, which carries at least two monthly on‑call shifts in urgent care centers, and said the scope can be negotiated.
- Sergas framed the measures as exceptional and temporary and emphasized preference for voluntary coverage and possible pay improvements for on‑call shift pools.
- Current figures show about 95 primary care vacancies in 2025, with 115 retirements expected in 2026 and an estimated 51% resident retention yielding roughly 140 unfilled posts next year.
- CIG, CSIF, CC.OO., and UGT called a primary care strike for November 26, with O'Mega adding November 27–28 and signaling possible stoppages from December 9 to 12.