Efforts to avert a strike by GPs continue

Talks between Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Válek and doctors unions will continue for a second day on Friday with the aim of averting a planned two-day strike by GPs and outpatient specialists next week.  If the negotiations fail GPs offices around the country will close on Tuesday and Wednesday leaving patients no option but to seek emergency care in hospitals. The protest is against the healthcare funding decree for 2025, which doctors say fails to take into account rising costs.