Overview
- Medical unions across multiple regions held a coordinated two-day strike to demand a distinct medical statute, concluding on Thursday.
- In Galicia, officials reported 472 suspended surgeries, more than 24,000 postponed consultations and 1,616 tests over the two days.
- The Xunta estimated strike participation at roughly 22–23%, while the union O’Mega claimed up to 85% in hospitals, highlighting a sharp discrepancy.
- Vigo recorded 103 canceled surgeries, 3,542 hospital consultations, 2,855 primary-care visits and 339 tests, and its hospitals will add afternoon sessions targeting about 1,500 diagnostic tests per month.
- Health authorities cautioned that high bed occupancy from respiratory infections constrains rapid rescheduling, and unions warned of possible escalation with indefinite action floated for early February.