Healthcare strikes in Tahiti have led to clinic closures and staff exhaustion, with fears of further disruptions if Air Tahiti joins the protests.
Strike affects health service
Approximately 20 percent of the 1,100 staff members at the Direction de la santé in Tahiti are on strike, impacting the functioning of health services across the region.Hospitals face high strike participation
In peripheral hospitals, up to half of the staff are participating in the strike, while clinics in Papeete and Mahina have closed their doors, leaving patients to be redirected to other facilities.Emergency care remains operational
Despite the strike, emergency services continue to operate, though non-urgent consultations and interventions may be delayed due to reduced staffing.Strikes in other sectors raise concerns
Two strike notices have been filed with Air Tahiti and the supply company Somstat, potentially disrupting inter-island flights and complicating the movement of health workers and medical evacuations.Health authorities prepare for challenges
The Direction de la santé is working to anticipate the consequences of a potential reduction in flights, which could hinder the deployment of mobile health workers and affect the continuity of care.Concerns over staff exhaustion
Karine Vannes, deputy director of health, expresses concern over the potential exhaustion of non-striking staff, emphasizing the strain on teams as the strike continues.
