Doctors' strike grips South Korea: Patients struggle as negotiations stall
South Korea’s healthcare system faces a significant upheaval as doctors continue their strike, demanding better pay and working conditions. The ongoing protest has raised concerns about the accessibility and quality of healthcare services for millions of citizens.
The strike started in early February in response to a government proposal to increase the admissions quota for medical schools, The New York Times reported. The government had aimed to address the shortage of doctors in key professions; however, doctors have fiercely criticized the move, saying that it does not address the long-standing structural problems of the medical field, according to Euronews Health.
Mexico poised to elect its first woman president in June 2024, polls show
On June 2, 2024, millions of Mexicans will vote for their new government leaders.
With departing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador ineligible for reelection, the stage is set for a showdown between his protégée, Claudia Sheinbaum — who most recently served as mayor of Mexico City — and the representative of the conservative coalition, Xóchitl Gálvez.
