The National Association of Practitioners, Auxiliaries, and Nursing Technicians (ANPATE) has declared that it will not participate in strikes for the moment, but will remain alert to the developments surrounding the protests for the reform of the Social Security Fund and the state pension program, Law 462.
Vielka Rosero, president of ANPATE, pointed out that the priority is the well-being of patients and, therefore, the association does not wish to complicate medical care during this period of social conflict. Although she expressed her disagreement with Law 462 and supports the protest movements, she emphasized the importance of maintaining patient care at all times.
The leader reiterated this stance in an interview conducted on the radio program Con Crispín Hasta el Fin, on Radio Hogar. In contrast, other organizations such as the Association of Physicians, Dentists, and Related Professionals of the Social Security Fund (AMOACSS) and the National Association of Nurses of Panama (ANEP) have announced their active participation in strikes and demonstrations, including a march scheduled for May 9.
Despite the intensification of protests, ANPATE remains focused on patient care, not proposing, at least for the moment, the possibility of a general strike. Rosero underscored the association's responsibility to maintain the continuity of healthcare for all those who require it.
In summary, ANPATE has chosen not to join the measures of force for the moment, prioritizing patient care. While other trade organizations announce protest actions, ANPATE's stance remains focused on preserving the provision of health services to the population.
