The participation in the doctors' strike in Spain has decreased in its second week, with only 22% of physicians supporting it in Andalusia, down from previous numbers.
The second week of the doctors' strike in Spain has shown a decline in participation compared to the first week. Official data indicates that in Andalusia, which previously recorded the highest support for the strike, participation has fallen to 22%, a decrease of 2.7 percentage points from last month's numbers. This decline is notable as it reflects a waning momentum in the protests against the Health Statute, which seeks to reform healthcare provisions in the country.
The Community of Valencia also reported a drop in strike participation, falling from 10.4% in February to around 8.85%. Despite this, unions claim that the actual number of doctors supporting the strike is much higher, suggesting that over 90% of doctors are in solidarity, with many unable to participate due to minimum service obligations. Meanwhile, official sources from the government argue that their estimates already take into account those exceptions in their calculations.
In other regions, there has been a slight decrease in support as well, for instance, in Galicia where participation dropped from 17% to 16.8%, and in the Canary Islands from 15.9% to 14%. The overall trends indicate a complex dynamic where while official numbers suggest reduced participation, union rhetoric emphasizes broader solidarity for the strike amid ongoing frustrations with the proposed legislative reform.
