The strike initiated by technical-administrative staff at the Federal University of Uberlândia (UFU) on Monday, March 9, has led to significant disruptions in the healthcare services provided by the Hospital de Clínicas (HC-UFU). The hospital announced that several consultations, examinations, and elective surgeries have been rescheduled due to the strike. Patients who are affected by these changes are being contacted and informed about new appointment dates, ensuring that the communication is maintained to minimize inconvenience.

In response to the strike's impact, the administration of HC-UFU highlighted that they are in discussions with the staff union to ensure that essential services remain operational. Critical services, including emergency care, oncology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics, dialysis, high-risk pregnancies, and kidney transplants, are being prioritized to ensure that patients in urgent need continue to receive necessary medical attention during the strike.

The UFU administration plans to assess the overall impact of the strike, which was approved in a regular assembly on March 3. This evaluation will help determine further actions and responses required to address the situation while considering the needs of both the striking staff and the patients relying on hospital services during this period of disruption.