Portugal: Striking nurses to protest outside Ministry of Health in Lisbon May 12

Event

Striking nurses will protest in Lisbon on May 12 to demand better pay and working conditions. Participants will gather outside the Ministry of Health building on Avenida Joao Crisostomo around 11:00. Attendance levels are unclear but will likely not exceed the low thousands.

Authorities will likely deploy additional resources to monitor the gathering. Localized disruptions are likely. Violence is not anticipated.

Unless averted, the associated May 12 strike will prompt disruptions to healthcare services, including reduced available services and canceled routine appointments. Disruptions could persist following the strike day as medical facilities deal with a backlog of patients.

Advice

Avoid the protest as a routine security procedure. Allow extra time for travel in the area. Confirm medical appointments on May 12.