Czech doctors' union calls on government to stop health reform

The head of the Czech Doctors' Trade Union called on the government on Friday to stop reforms by Health Minister Tomáš Julínek which aim to see health insurance companies and teaching hospitals transformed into joint-stock companies. On Thursday, the leadership of the Czech Doctor's Chamber made a similar appeal. The Doctors’ Union chairman Martin Engel revealed that union leaders on Friday had also called on doctors to support a one-hour strike planned for June 24, which would limit the operation of medical facilities but would not prevent acute treatment.

Author: Jan Velinger