The army to the rescue in the face of the “resignation” of Czech doctors (update)

The army could be called to the rescue in the face of the possible departure from hospitals in the Czech Republic at the end of February of many doctors. For several months, civilian doctors in public hospitals have been in conflict with their supervisory authority. Demand: better salary conditions. 3800 doctors have even gone so far as to present their resignation in good and due form. Negotiations have so far failed. And the “deadline” is getting closer: February 28. Not knowing what to do, Czech Prime Minister Petr Ne?as is considering resorting to the army to fill the gaps. A meeting of the National Security Council took place today to examine the practical arrangements for the organization, another could take place next week. The army could provide ambulances and helicopters. Only problem: the health service of the armies is already subjected to strong contribution primarily by the operation in Afghanistan (in particular with the French hospital of Kabul).

(Updated) The army will not have to intervene. An agreement was reached in extremis between the government and the doctors' unions. They obtained between 200 and 300 euros increase for an average salary varying between 800 and 1000 euros (not counting overtime).