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Doctors' strike in the Balearics: Why the demonstration in Palma is more than a labour dispute

Why Mallorca's Doctors Say the Health System Is Under Pressure

Doctors in Mallorca say shortages, shift pressure and island logistics are making public healthcare harder to sustain.

Published: April 22, 2026
Doctors' strike in the Balearics: Why the demonstration in Palma is more than a labour dispute

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Why do doctors in Mallorca say the system is under pressure?

Doctors point to a mix of problems: too few staff, complex shift schedules, heavy on-call duties and limited long-term planning. In Mallorca, the island setting can make staffing even harder, especially in smaller hospitals and for workers who have to travel between places.

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