Video. Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions
Briefly

The recent demonstration in the public health sector reflects escalating unrest resulting from controversies surrounding the management of a key cancer-specialist institution. As a federal prosecutor investigates the health minister's actions, resident doctors are being offered a pay rise that significantly benefits them yet leaves over 90% of permanent staff without any increase. Union leaders have raised concerns that this selective wage adjustment may intensify current tensions and potentially lead to more strikes. The situation is exacerbated by nearly 200 staff resignations resulting from worsening working conditions and insufficient pay under the government's austerity measures.
The federal prosecutor's investigation into the health minister highlights growing instability in the healthcare sector, particularly concerning the controversial management of a cancer-specialist institution.
Union leaders are concerned that the proposed pay rise for resident doctors, leaving 90% of staff out, could exacerbate existing tensions and prompt further strikes.
With nearly 200 resignations amid worsening conditions, the healthcare workforce is increasingly unstable, revealing deep-rooted issues within the public health system under the current austerity measures.
The disparity in wage increases has led to discontent among healthcare workers, as a majority feel alienated from potential improvements, risking greater unrest.
Read at euronews
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