The Univeristy Hospital in Bratislava. (source: SITA)
Thousands of doctors remain poised to quit their jobs after rejecting proposals from the government which they say fail to address their demands over pay and working conditions.
Union representatives said a government memorandum on joint action to improve the healthcare sector, delivered to them on Monday, met only four out of eight demands doctors had made.
A total of 2,173 doctors - approximately a quarter of all doctors in state hospitals -have handed in notices of resignation, most of which will take effect in December.
"The memorandum does not indicate the government's will to come to an agreement. It is only vague promises for the future," Peter Visolajský, the Medical Trade Unions Association (LOZ) chairman, said on Tuesday, as quoted by the Sme daily.
