A huge demonstration in Madrid against privatization of public health
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propagandaThe appearances, which were organized under the slogan “Preserving our public health”He proved the growing citizen of what they consider to be the process of privatization and its dismantling Public health system in Madrid.
The protest, which was held by the platform “Neighborhoods and neighbors in the neighborhoods and towns of the Madrid community”Speedly left from four strategic points for the capital: The Plaza Del Dr. Marañón, Atocha, Princess Hospital and Plaza De Callao. This collective mobilization reflects the general concern of the current situation Public health in Madrid The policies implemented by the regional executive authority.
The demonstrators directed their main criticisms “Absolute delays in primary care” And excess pregnancy from health staff. The statement denounced the reading while focusing One million people in the waiting list And “tens of thousands of children without appointing a pediatrician” in the richest area in Spain.
Ricardo Chocke, the representative of the organized platform, emphasized this Health privatization “They do not work” and do not seek to benefit from the patient, but special economic interests. For his part, the group, a spokesman for the group, demanded a significant increase in the regional health budget, demanding this At least 25 % of the budget It is specifically estimated to enhance primary care.
The organizers emphasized the importance Health prevention Caspian is cheaper and more effective than resource concentration only on healing treatments. This perspective seeks to transform a model in Madrid’s health management, which gives priority to accessibility and the quality of the first level of medical care.
Political sites and differences about Madrid health
The demonstration was great Representing left -wing matches And trade union organizations that support the demands of the citizen. Reyes Maruto, spokesman for socialism Madrid City CouncilHe urged to support “thousands of people who are waiting for a medical date” and they have no special insurance as a substitute.
Manuelia BergrootOne of the most Madrid, tangible data on the regional health crisis: 139,000 children without a dedicated pediatrician Y 625,000 patients without a head doctor. The political leader linked this situation directly with privatization policies, specifically from the relationship between Chairon Group And the personal environment of Isabelle Diaz Ayu.
Eurodiputada Irene Montero (We can add an ethical dimension to the discussion, saying that without global access to public health quality “there is no democracy and there is no dignity in life.” Montero also referred to the differences over decades Grupo Quirón with a couple from the President of MadridThis indicates the multiplication of payments and privatization corresponds to this personal relationship.
Mobilizing the citizen in defending Madrid public health It indicates an increasing political polarization about the regional health administration. While the demonstrators demand the opposite of privatization policies.
