Colombia Medical Specialists Announce May 1 Strike
Specialist doctors at the Federico Yeras Hospital in Tulima, Colombia, announced a strike starting Friday, May 1. The hospital reportedly owes staff five months of unpaid salaries. Governor Diana Magalimati stated that the debt to the medical staff totals 964 billion Colombian pesos. The governor noted that if the strike proceeds, medical treatment in the department will be impacted. Specialist doctors at the Federico Arias Acosta Hospital in Ibagué have announced a strike scheduled for Friday, May 1. The announcement follows concerns regarding delayed payments from EPS health providers. Governor of Tolima Adriana Matiz noted that a judicial order requiring EPS to pay debts has not been met, which could lead to contempt of court charges.
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Caracol Radio Colombia
“médicos especialistas del hospital más importante de la región anuncian que entran en paro desde este viernes primero de mayo porque el hospital Federico Yeras a Costa les adeuda cinco meses de salario.”
Caracol Radio
“Médicos especialistas del Hospital Federico Yeras Acosta de Ibagué anuncian que entran en paro el próximo viernes primero de mayo”
Caracol Radio
“la preocupación grande es que ya los especialistas nos avisaron, nos comunicaron que van a entrar en paro a partir del primero de mayo.”
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