Osakidetza's waiting lists have increased by 50% due to the medical strike, according to the Basque Government
The Health Counsellor has linked the increase in waiting lists to the conflict with the medical collective and has called for dialogue to unblock the negotiation, while warning of the impact on assistance of the extension of the strike.
The Basque Government's Health Adviser, Alberto Martínez, has stated in the Basque Parliament that, as a result of the medical strike, the waiting lists for the Osakidetza public health system have grown "by about 50%" since November.
Martinez appeared before the plenary of the Basque Parliament in response to a question from the Member of Parliament, Jon Aiartza (PNV), on the health conflict and the call for new medical strikes next week.
The Counsellor has argued that despite the shock plan launched by Osakidetza to reduce care delays, the impact of the stops has had direct consequences for the normal functioning of the system.
In his speech, Martinez stressed that the medical conflict "has dragged on too long" and warned that when a situation continues without agreement, it could have structural consequences for the health system.
In this regard, he has pointed out that prolonged conflicts "erode trust, cronify positions and undermine ties between professionals and organizations", which has consequences for both the organization and the internal environment and quality of care.
The counsellor has said that this situation is causing "emotional uprooting" in the medical community in relation to the public health system and has warned that extending the strike indefinitely is not a legitimate instrument and becomes a factor of collective wear and tear.
"No claims can be made on the basis of an indefinite conflict, "said Martinez, who appealed to institutional responsibility and dialogue to restore the situation.
It also urges the Minister ofHealth, Monica Garcia, to resume negotiations with the medical unions on the framework status and to remain at the table until an agreement is reached.
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