# Madrid public healthcare resource and waiting list disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-public-healthcare-resource-and-waiting-list-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-26T06:29:16.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Healthcare services in the Community of Madrid are facing increasing scrutiny regarding waiting lists and resource allocation. Initially, reports indicated that over 19,000 women were on waiting lists for mammography screenings, with approximately 9,000 lacking assigned procedure dates. Political opposition groups, including the PSOE and Más Madrid, criticized the regional government, alleging that resources were being diverted to private providers like the Quirón group. As the situation progressed, local advocacy groups such as ‘Rivas con la Sanidad Pública’ joined the criticism, demanding improvements in primary care, specialist consultations, and diagnostic testing. They also called for increased staffing in emergency services and additional health centers. Furthermore, political representatives from Más Madrid accused the administration of prioritizing private healthcare interests and creating an environment where healthcare workers fear reporting poor conditions. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-26: Madrid healthcare faces criticism over waiting lists and resources Political groups and healthcare advocates in Madrid are criticizing the regional government over long waiting lists, resource shortages, and the alleged prioritization of private healthcare interests. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-healthcare-faces-criticism-over-waiting-lists-and-resources ### 2026-09-09: Madrid healthcare: 19,000 women on mammography waiting lists Over 19,000 women in Madrid are on waiting lists for mammography screenings, with 9,000 lacking assigned dates, sparking political criticism over healthcare resource management. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madrid-healthcare-19000-women-on-mammography-waiting-lists --- Cite as: Madrid public healthcare resource and waiting list disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/madrid-public-healthcare-resource-and-waiting-list-disputes