Public health doctors in Greece are going on strike on March 18 and 19, 2026, following decisions from their respective unions advocating for better wages and working conditions.
On March 18, 2026, public health doctors across Greece will initiate a nationwide strike, with plans for a gathering at the Ministry of Health at noon. This strike is organized by the Federation of Hospital Doctors' Unions of Greece (OENGE), as the professionals rally for substantial improvements in their working conditions. The doctors emphasize the need for better salaries, with calls for significant wage increases, mass hiring of permanent doctors, and reasonable working hours.
In conjunction with the doctors' strike, the Panhellenic Federation of Employees in Public Hospitals (POEDHN) has also declared a 24-hour nation-wide strike for March 19. Employees in hospitals will have a work stoppage in the Attica region from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, along with a full-day strike in other areas. These healthcare workers will hold a demonstration at the Ministry of Health on the morning of March 19, underscoring their collective grievances.
The strikes highlight ongoing tensions in Greece's public health system, with healthcare professionals advocating for better economic and institutional reforms. They seek meaningful wage increases, increased hiring of full-time medical personnel, and humane working hours, reflecting broader discontent within the healthcare sector amid increasing demands on public health services.
