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Spanish health workers march against Madrid regional govt

Carrying homemade signs with slogans that translated into English as "S.O.S. Public Healthcare" and "Stop Privatization," the marchers clamored against staff shortages and criticized what they consider the favoritism shown by regional authorities toward private health care providers.

Published 15.01.2023 16:40
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The unions that organized Sunday's demonstration said Madrid spends the least amount per capita on primary health care of any Spanish region even though it has the highest per capita income. They claim that for every 2 euros spent on health care in Madrid, one ends up in the private sector.
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