Health experts across France took to the streets of the capital, Paris, to protest against possible cuts in state health sector, reported Press TV.
The French Government is examining health budgets in the coming days with an eye to reducing the funds are part of the ongoing austerity measures.
Hospital staff fear, forcing further cuts in already strained government services. They complain about the deterioration of working conditions and a decline in the quality of health care.
œ The biggest impact is that we are overwhelmed. May be. To 27 patients at a given time Some of these cases are so severe that they are always busy, "Da Cruz Charlie, a nurse in the emergency room, told Press TV.
ŒAs a result, less serious offenses are to be expected, even in the emergency room. "
France has one of the best services in health care in Europe. However, there was in the last years a large number of ordinary.
According to the National Audit Office, the security management of public health against a deficit of more than one billion euros.
France is more rigor to suffer to save the economy, but health professionals say that things will get worse in the short term.
œHospital employees are frustrated. If one of us is sick, the other is a difficult time, "said Véronique Caillet, a physical therapist.
The unions say they will continue their protest in the coming days, if their demands are not met.
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