The doctors' strike is being observed by 70% of hospitals and between 40 and 60% of primary care staff.

PalmThe first of five strike days called by the Balearic Islands Medical Union (Simebal) has seen a level of participation that, according to the union's own data, ranges from 70 to 85 percent in hospitals and from 40 to 60 percent in primary care, depending on the island. Simebal highlighted the "massive" participation of Resident Physicians (MIRs) in strategic hospital services, such as anesthesiology, with "very high" figures, such as the 95 percent participation rate at Son Espases University Hospital. In addition, numerous outpatient services have been affected, causing a "significant impact on healthcare" in the Balearic Islands. The doctors' protest will continue with one week of strike action each month until June, unless an agreement is reached.

The union has emphasized that the minimum services established for this strike are higher than those of previous calls, which affects both the level of participation and the visibility of the impact on healthcare, especially in outpatient clinics. Mallorca, the island with the highest participation

By island, in Mallorca the strike has mainly affected outpatient services, with an estimated participation rate of between 75 and 80 percent, while in Primary Care the participation rate is close to 60 percent. In Menorca, hospital participation is nearing 75 percent, while in Primary Care it reaches approximately 45 percent. In Ibiza and Formentera, hospitals are registering a participation rate of around 70 percent and Primary Care around 40 percent. This Monday morning, doctors gathered in front of hospitals to support colleagues who must go to work to guarantee minimum services. Simebal has called for demonstrations throughout the week, with notable events on Thursday in Palma and Ibiza and on Saturday in Maó. On Thursday afternoon, doctors will march from the headquarters of the Medical Association to the Government Delegation.