Doctors in Greece are going on a 48-hour strike.

Greece is witnessing an important turning point regarding its healthcare system. Doctors working in state hospitals across the country have decided to go on a 48-hour strike to improve healthcare services. This protest has been organized by the Federation of Hospital Doctors of Greece (OENGE), and a large turnout is expected.

The strike is significant not only for doctors but also for all healthcare workers, particularly patients. Among the longstanding issues faced by state hospitals in Greece are inadequate healthcare services and challenging working conditions. During the strike, doctors will not provide services but aim to raise public awareness about the shortcomings in the healthcare system.

This protest may also affect other healthcare services, aside from emergency cases in hospitals. Most public hospitals in the country cater to a significant number of patients, and the doctors' strike could disrupt treatment plans. This situation creates considerable uncertainty for patients, while health authorities are working on how to redirect patients during the strike.

Greek doctors have long been calling for the restructuring of the healthcare system and an end to budget cuts. In this regard, the government’s budgetary decisions on healthcare directly impact the services in hospitals. After the strike, doctors expect a serious response from the government and hope their demands will be taken into consideration.

Such strikes increase the pressure on the healthcare sector in Greece while also attracting public attention to the existing health issues. The reactions to this event across the country will also be a matter of keen interest. Doctors are conducting this protest not only to defend their rights but also to protect the access to healthcare services for the entire community.