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Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearic Islands: Who pays the price?

How a Doctors’ Strike Affects Patients in Mallorca

Cancelled appointments and operations in Mallorca can create longer waits even after services resume.

Published: April 22, 2026
Five-day doctors' strike in the Balearic Islands: Who pays the price?

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How does a doctors’ strike in Mallorca affect patients’ appointments and operations?

A strike can lead to cancelled consultations, postponed examinations, and delayed operations, especially at busy hospitals such as Son Espases in Palma. Patients are usually told that appointments will be rescheduled, but the backlog can still mean longer waiting times for weeks or months afterwards.

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