The Health Service has defined the minimum service arrangements to be applied during the strike called by the Primary Care Doctors’ Union (SMP) on January 14 and 15. The industrial action involves family doctors and primary care paediatricians within the National Health System, including out-of-hospital emergency services.

The strike will start at 00:00 on Wednesday, January 14, and will end at 23:59 on Thursday, January 15, while ensuring that essential healthcare services remain available to the population.

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Health authorities set minimum service levels for the strike of family doctors and primary care paediatricians. Essential services ensured

• Morning shift:
  Each health centre will have at least two doctors and one paediatrician. In centres serving more than 20,500 registered patients, staffing will increase to three doctors and one paediatrician.
• Afternoon shift:
  A minimum of two doctors will be required where afternoon services are provided, along with one paediatrician when paediatric care is available.
• Continuous care and emergency services:
  SUAP units and mobile PAC services will operate at full capacity (100%), guaranteeing uninterrupted urgent care.

In addition, medical residents (MIR) may not be assigned to minimum service duties nor replace doctors participating in the strike.