13 Apr 2018 | 08:13 AM UTC
Mexico: National doctor strike April 13
12-hour national doctor strike in Mexico April 13 (07:00 to 19:00); confirm medical appointments
Event
Doctors nationwide have been called to strike on Friday, April 13, to protest the arrest of a doctor accused of criminal negligence. The strike is expected to run from 07:00 until 19:00 (local time). Health services will likely be limited nationwide during this 12-hour period, with residual disruptions possible throughout the evening. Emergency rooms will remain open but non-urgent cases may be turned away and significantly increased waiting times are likely. Associated protests - with the potential to turn violence - are likely, particularly in Oaxaca.
Context
The detained doctor has been charged with homicide in the death of a boy who died during surgery in Oaxaca in 2017.
Advice
Individuals in Mexico are advised to confirm doctor’s appointments, anticipate longer waiting times in medical facilities, and avoid all protests as a precaution.
