Ambulance workers protest against salary cuts

Ambulance service workers staged a protest on Thursday outside the Ministry of Health, demonstrating against proposed changes to the new medical sector pay legislation.

The demonstration began at 09:30, with participants claiming that the draft legislation currently being drawn up could lead to a reduction in income for emergency medical personnel.

This situation raises serious concerns regarding the quality of emergency medical services, particularly for elderly people, who make up a significant proportion of those relying on these services.

Older people frequently find themselves needing to call ambulance services for medical emergencies, and any potential demoralisation of staff due to pay cuts could affect response times and the quality of care provided.

The protest comes amid a series of grievances within the Romanian healthcare system, which is facing multiple challenges in delivering adequate medical services to the ageing population.