Senegal’s medical syndicate, SAMES, is escalating its strike action and demanding immediate negotiations with President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s government. The union, representing doctors, pharmacists, and dentists, convened in Louga to reaffirm its demands after a pre-notice of strike action was filed in June. Key concerns include potential reforms affecting their professional status, career progression, working conditions, and pay. SAMES insists on being fully involved in any changes to the healthcare sector and calls for a “sincere and constructive” social dialogue. They are seeking full implementation of previous agreements and warn of continued pressure until all demands are met, with no tolerance for backing down from the strike. The syndicate will transmit resolutions to authorities, underlining the urgency of the situation.