Health Department Sets Minimum Medical Staff for Strike in Canary Islands Healthcare System
Canary Islands' Health Department Announces Minimum Services During Upcoming Healthcare Strikes
Background
The Canary Islands' Health Department has announced the minimum services that must be maintained during upcoming strikes by medical and healthcare staff. The strikes are scheduled to begin on September 23, 2025, and involve healthcare workers demanding progress on ongoing staff stabilization processes.
Government's Focus on Essential Services
The government emphasizes that essential services will continue, focusing on:
- Urgent care
- Critical hospital activities such as:
- Oncology
- Dialysis
- Emergency procedures
- COVID-19 related services
Purpose of the Measure
This measure aims to:
- Balance workers' right to strike with the community's need for uninterrupted healthcare
- Ensure that urgent and critical health needs do not face disruptions despite protests
Legal Framework and Public Safety
The announcement highlights how Spain's legal framework limits the scope of strikes to protect essential public services.
"The legal framework limits the scope of strikes to protect essential public services."
Impact on Residents
For residents, this guarantees that:
- Urgent healthcare needs will be met
- Critical health services will not be disrupted
Challenges and Measures
This move underscores the ongoing challenges in:
- Balancing workers' rights with maintaining public health and safety,
- Especially in a healthcare system under pressure.
Staffing Requirements
The government has specified the exact minimum number of medical personnel needed at different healthcare levels to ensure safety and continuity of care during the strikes.