The mayor of Manacor, Miquel Oliver, met with representatives of the Levante Women's Collective to address concerns about the reduction in Gynecology and Obstetrics services at Manacor Hospital. The meeting served to gather the demands of nearly forty organizations from the Balearic Islands, concerned about the closure of the delivery rooms following the Contingency Plan announced by the Ministry of Health, which was in effect last December and again between January 19th and 27th. Oliver expressed concern about the progressive weakening of public services and assured that the City Council will demand official explanations and the immediate restoration of services. He also confirmed that he will convey these demands directly to the President of the Balearic Government and the Minister of Health. "We firmly defend the right of women and families to receive quality, accessible care. Although there are indications that some services have resumed, we want official confirmation and guarantees that this situation will not be repeated," stated Oliver. The Levante Women's Collective has demanded more resources and better management of existing services to ensure that women can give birth in Manacor. They also warned of the risk that this process could contribute to a covert privatization of public healthcare. This meeting follows a motion unanimously approved by the City Council this January, in which all municipal groups called for increased services at Manacor Hospital and highlighted the lack of professionals in essential areas such as Radiology, Anesthesia, and Obstetrics, as well as the urgent need for reinforcements to guarantee [the necessary services].

An empty delivery room, mothers avoiding Manacor Hospital for fear of not receiving care, a tense work environment, and widespread frustration among midwives and gynecologists. This is the reality the hospital has faced since January 19, when the Valencian Health Department activated a contingency plan due to a shortage of gynecologists to cover shifts after 3:00 PM and on weekends, following unexpected absences. The plan has cleared the delivery room: some mothers have been transferred to other hospitals, and others have opted for alternative facilities. The Health Department plans to suspend the measure and restore normal services the week of January 26. It remains to be seen whether it will have to be reactivated later. For now, the Health Department has experienced firsthand the outrage of patients and staff after a week in which the Manacor delivery room has been deserted and the midwives, with nothing to do, have mobilized.