Editorial: El Mundo

• Medical unions called a series of strikes after Minister Monica Garcia rejected their demands for the new Statute.
• The strike has caused significant deterioration in healthcare and a serious impact on public coffers.
• There have been delays in at least two and a half million appointments and medical processes.
• The autonomous communities have lost at least 200 million euros.
• Medical demands are numerous and some have been dragging on since the 90s.
• The strike is particularly delicate because of its effect on a critical service like health and the potential costs and damages that result from any interruption.

Conclusion: It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Health to work to resolve the conflict and prevent the continuous deterioration of healthcare and the economic impact on public coffers.

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