ÉCHEC DES NÉGOCIATIONS AVEC LE MINISTÈRE : LE SAMES DURCIT LE TON ET RECONDUIT SA GRÈVE
The standoff between healthcare professionals and government authorities has reached a new stage. Meeting in an extraordinary session on September 18, 2026, the National Executive Bureau (BEN) of the Autonomous Union of Doctors, Pharmacists and Dentists of Senegal (SAMES) confirmed the continuation of the protest movement following a recognition of the failure of ministerial proposals.
The evaluation of the first phase of the movement, conducted on September 16 and 17, 2026, demonstrates massive participation across the country. According to the press release, the compliance rate reached a record 99.3% on the second day of the strike.
While acknowledging the solidarity and discipline of its fellow doctors, pharmacists and dentists, the BEN considered that this historic mobilization demonstrates an unwavering determination in the face of the silence of the competent authorities.
The meeting held on September 18 between the union leadership and the Minister of Health and Public Hygiene failed to ease tensions. SAMES deplores the lack of concrete progress and verifiable commitments on the various points listed in its demands. Faced with this impasse, the union urges the Senegalese government to establish rigorous intersectoral coordination to provide a comprehensive and satisfactory response to the sector's requests.
SAMES has therefore declared a new 48-hour strike, scheduled for Wednesday, September 23rd and Thursday, September 24th, 2026. This suspension of activities will apply throughout the national territory and in all structures under the organization's jurisdiction, while strictly adhering to medical emergencies. Through its National General Secretary, Dr. Diabèle Dramé, SAMES reaffirms its resolve to stand firm until all its demands are fully met.
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