France: Doctors to strike nationwide, June 9

Event

Medical groups and doctors' unions are planning industrial action nationwide, June 9. Medical specialists will denounce proposed changes to healthcare access to be debated in the French parliament June 12. The most significant impact is likely to be on local generalist doctors, who will not see patients for routine appointments.

Unless averted, the strike will prompt disruptions to healthcare services, including a reduction in available services and cancelations of routine appointments. Disruptions could persist following strike days as medical facilities deal with a backlog of patients. Demonstrations outside medical facilities are possible.

Advice

Confirm medical appointments in France June 9. Avoid all protests as a routine security procedure.