Health professionals carry protest to National Assembly
SUPPORTED by civil society and political groups , health sector professionals marched peacefully to the National Assembly on Thursday October 17 .
They were protesting the enforcement of Law 69, which allows the recruitment of health personnel abroad.
During the march which started at Parque Porras the demonstrators shouted slogans highlighting their opposition to the privatizing of a new city hospital.
The demonstration was called by the National Negotiating Medical Commission and included doctors, nurses and technical professionals. They were supported by delegations from the Interior.