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Spain's Health Technicians Launch Four-Day Strike Disrupting Routine Diagnostics

Regional authorities impose urgent-care minimums to respond to unions' push for degree-level recognition.

Overview

  • The national walkout by Técnicos Superiores Sanitarios runs on 30–31 October and 3–4 November across public and private services.
  • Castilla-La Mancha set minimum staffing at 25% during the stoppage, while Galicia ordered 100% coverage for all urgent activity.
  • Unions say deteriorating conditions and unfulfilled commitments underpin the action, including the long-standing bid for a university degree in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy.
  • In Andalusia, the health service activated ClicSalud+, a helpline and direct center contacts so patients can check or rebook affected appointments and tests.
  • Local strains persist in Galicia, where the Vigo radiology dispute continues with daily cancellations and divided staff, and a national demonstration in Madrid is scheduled for 3 November.