The leader of the Liberal Initiative this Saturday said it was “absolutely unacceptable” for the Government to “allow the country to slide towards the abyss” after warning that November could be the worst month in the NHS’s 44 years.
“On the eve, depending on ongoing negotiations, we will be able to experience the most dramatic November in the healthcare sector. This is absolutely unacceptable,” said the leader of the Liberal Initiative (IL).
Rui Rocha, speaking at the 3rd National Assembly of the party core in Porto, said that, regardless of the outcome of negotiations between the government and doctors’ unions, “it is absolutely unacceptable for the government to allow the country to lead the country.” to the abyss.”
Accusing the government of not taking action, the leader of the Liberal Initiative stressed that Prime Minister Antonio Costa “did not come to power yesterday, he came to power eight years ago.”
In an interview with Público newspaper on Tuesday, SNS chief executive Fernando Araujo warned that if doctors do not reach an agreement with the government, November could be the worst month in 44 years at SNS.
Fernando Araújo said he feared November would be a “dramatic month” and appealed to doctors: “We must demand rights, but in a way that is ethically correct.”
The Health Secretary on Friday confirmed his commitment to reach an understanding with doctors’ unions but warned that no agreement could jeopardize the sustainability of the National Health Service (NHS).
“If it exists, and we are very interested in its existence, it should be a balanced agreement, good for the Portuguese, so that they see their access to healthcare increased, good for the social network, allowing it to reorganize its functioning.” and which rewards professionals,” said Manuel Pizarro.
The minister was making statements to journalists after a meeting with the Independent Union of Doctors (SIM) and the National Federation of Doctors (FNAM), which presented the guardianship with a negotiating counter-proposal in which they demand the restoration of the 35-hour regime. a weekly schedule for all doctors who so desire and 12 hours per week of work in the Emergency Service, as well as a lateral salary increase of 30%.
At a meeting dedicated to the 2025 local elections, Rui Rocha announced the IL strategy based on four axes as part of the discussion of the 2024 state budget.
According to the IL leader, one of these axes, entitled “Portugal Functioning”, will feature measures in the areas of health, transport, housing and education.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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