The bastonário of the Portuguese Medical Association, Carlos Cortes, today warned about the impact of the strike by workers from the Instituto Nacional de Emergência Médica (INEM) on the emergency response capacity for the Portuguese population. Carlos Cortes argued that the right to emergency care must be guaranteed, regardless of the legitimate labor demands of the striking workers.
The representative of the Portuguese Medical Association expressed concern about the consequences that the strike could have for citizens who need urgent medical assistance. The response capacity of INEM, responsible for coordinating pre-hospital emergency care in Portugal, may be significantly compromised during the strike period.
Carlos Cortes highlighted the importance of finding solutions that allow for balancing workers' rights with the need to guarantee essential emergency services for the population. The Portuguese Medical Association believes that the safety and health of citizens must be an absolute priority.
