A Pobra do Brollón residents protest medical staff shortages

Hundreds of residents in A Pobra do Brollón held a large-scale demonstration to protest the shortage of medical staff at the local health center. Protesters marched through the streets under the slogan ‘A saúde non pode esperar’ (Health cannot wait), demanding the return of two stable doctors.

The crisis began following the retirement of one physician earlier this summer, leaving a vacancy that has not been filled by a permanent replacement. The situation has been exacerbated by the prolonged medical leave of the second doctor, leaving the center to rely on a single temporary physician. Local leaders and residents expressed concerns that this lack of continuity threatens the quality of healthcare in the rural municipality.