Doctors' Strike: A New Sensitive Issue Lands on Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Desk

Author: senenews.comPublished on: September 14, 2026Country: Senegal

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Doctors' Strike: A New Sensitive Issue Lands on Bassirou Diomaye Faye's Desk

The Autonomous Syndicate of Senegalese Doctors (SAMES) announced a new 48-hour strike on September 16 and 17, following a massive mobilization on September 8 and 9. Doctors criticize the government's lack of satisfactory response to their demands, calling the authorities' silence unacceptable. This strike aims to maintain pressure on the government regarding the challenges facing the healthcare system. SAMES asserts that it remains united and determined to obtain answers.

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