This mobilization is part of a series of stoppages that medical unions are also planning for May and June, due to the lack of agreement with the Ministry of Health. The situation on the island is particularly significant, given the substantial participation in previous strike days.
In Tenerife, the conflict is not new. During the strike day on March 20, participation reached 16.33%, with 327 doctors joining the stoppage. Although support decreased to 10.93% on April 1, 271 medical professionals still remained on strike in the Tenerife health area.
“"The last five-day strike resulted in 16,000 canceled medical appointments and 345 suspended surgical procedures across the Canary Islands."
The Canarian Government has urged the Ministry of Health to resolve the conflict quickly. The regional Minister of Health emphasized the need to maintain dialogue with the strike committee to prevent further healthcare system strain.
The protest stems from medical unions' rejection of the draft new Framework Statute. The organizing bodies demand specific regulations for the medical profession and have stated they will not cease mobilizations until real progress is made in negotiations.
The new strike call in Tenerife is viewed with a dual perspective: as part of an unresolved national conflict and as a direct threat to routine healthcare activities on the island, following the already noted impact of previous days. Uncertainty about the scope of minimum services keeps the scheduling of appointments, diagnostic tests, and planned interventions in suspense.
