The branch of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) in Valverde province started a 72-hour strike on Tuesday, 23 May, 2017. The strike affects patients scheduled for surgery and consultations.
Dr. Ramón Rodríguez explained the strike will be carried out at the hospitals of Esperanza, Mao and Laguna Salada to pressure for the remodeling of the public hospitals in Mao and Esperanza, as well as the hiring of more doctors, nurses and radiologists. The hospitals also need more equipment, medicines and supplies.
In addition they are requesting the non-violation of law 414-98 that orders that retiring doctors receive 100% of their salaries.
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El Nacional
24 May 2017
