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Doctors' strike in the Balearic Islands: Who bears the consequences — patients or politics?

Why doctors in Mallorca are striking

Mallorca doctors are striking over working hours and on-call rules in the public health system.

Published: June 15, 2026
Doctors' strike in the Balearic Islands: Who bears the consequences — patients or politics?

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Why are doctors in Mallorca on strike?

The strike is tied to a dispute over planned changes to working conditions in the public health service. The main issues are working hours and on-call regulations, which doctors say could worsen already difficult schedules. Authorities argue they still need to protect basic care for the public, so the conflict has become a question of balance between staff conditions and patient access.

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