Medical staff in Romania end national strike following negotiations with the Government
Employees in the Romanian healthcare system have decided to end the national strike that has affected hospital operations over the past few days. The decision follows intense negotiations between union representatives and the interim Government, which sought urgent solutions to resolve the situation in hospitals.
The main grievance of the medical staff was related to the acute shortage of personnel, which hinders the delivery of medical care under optimal conditions. Additionally, the protests targeted the current salary levels, which employees argue no longer correspond to the responsibilities and high volume of work in healthcare units.
As a result of these discussions, the Government has approved plans for new hires in the public health system. This measure is considered a necessary first step to reduce the pressure on doctors and nurses, while also allowing for better patient care in departments where staff was insufficient.
Currently, activity in hospitals across the country is gradually returning to normal. Authorities have given assurances that the recruitment process will begin as soon as possible to fill vacancies in the medical units facing the greatest difficulties.
Although the strike has ended, unions have announced that they will closely monitor how the Government implements the promises made. Patients are advised to contact medical units to verify appointments, as the workflow is normalizing over the coming days.