The protest, which gathered around 5,000 people in the capital of Granada according to data from the National Police, and 600 in Motril, highlighted public rejection of the current management of the healthcare system. Participants expressed their concern about what they consider a "permanent and constant privatization" that, in their view, transforms a fundamental right into a business.
The organizers of the mobilization focused their demands on defending the public healthcare model. Among the displayed banners, criticisms of Law 15/97 stood out, a regulation that allows public administrations to manage their health centers through both public and private entities.
“"The PSOE is the party that built public healthcare and the only one that can guarantee its future."
Among the main demands of Mareas Blancas is also the protection of women's health, requesting guarantees that breast and cervical cancer screening programs are offered equitably in all autonomous communities. Emphasis was also placed on the need to strengthen primary care and mental health, demanding more resources for health centers, more specialized teams, and improved working conditions for Andalusian Health Service personnel, in addition to an effective solution for waiting lists.
In the context of the pre-campaign for the Andalusian elections, the PSOE joined the mobilization. Pedro Fernández, Secretary General of the PSOE of Granada, defended his party's commitment to public healthcare, emphasizing the importance of greater investment, the hiring of more professionals, and equal access for all citizens.
