This August 2, 2023, doctors from the Nicolas A. Solano Regional Hospitalin the province of Panama Oeste, decided to continue with the indefinite strike, in addition to adding new claims to the Ministry of Health (ONCE).
The decision was adopted at the end of a general assembly in which the responses and proposals presented by the Minister of Health, Luis Francisco Sucreto the serious problems of the hospital.
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For next Friday, specified the Dr. Rey Luquespokesman for the doctors, the problem of air conditioning in the operating rooms could be solved, although the issue of humidity and the replacement of an automatic door would still remain to be resolved.
However, by assembly, heThe pediatricians presented a list of urgent needsamong these the lack of cribs and incubators.
Other professionals raised their voices… Sucre asking for “an opportunity”
Six obstetrician-gynecologists required to reinforce the existing team, since the current one is “exhausted”said Dr. Luque, adding that years ago there were 14 specialists; in addition to three orthopedists and four internal medicine specialists.
Dr. Luque warned of the grthere is a delay in the equipment used by anesthesiologists and dating back 20 years. in algology existe un deficit en medicaments for the treatment of pain.
The nursing group also presented a list of needs, as did the psychiatrists, who demand a room for the hospitalization of adolescents.
During the assembly, the health professionals from the Nicolás A. Solano Hospital also They rejected the proposal of the head of HealthLuis Francisco Sucre, to appoint foreign doctors to cover the deficit.
There are professionals, but they are not hired
They maintain that There are enough medical specialists in the country to fill the vacancies at the Nicolás A. Solano Hospital and who are awaiting appointment.
Another issue of concern is What staff will be available to work in the modular hospital? once it is installed.
Last Tuesday, the health minister, Luis Francisco Sucre, said that the matter was consulted with the doctors of this hospital, who expressed not to oppose the measure as long as due consultations are carried out.
2023-08-02 20:36:20
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