Turkey strike pharmacists. 20 thousand pharmacies are closed

In Turkey, held a massive strike of pharmacists. More than 20 thousand pharmacies were closed in protest against authorities’ decision to reduce the cost of medicine and health.

Organizers of the rally noted that in the future, the government cut spending on health more than $ 1 billion raised by 60% the price of imported medicines. This is especially true of drugs for anesthesia and anesthesia, which have no equal substitute in Turkey. As a result of these measures will bankrupt about 7 thousand pharmacies, reports the “League”.

To strike promise to join health workers. The participants plan to continue protests despite threats Minister of Labor, who has promised to revoke their licenses.