NHS Holds Up Against Doctors' Strike

0:00On April 8th, NHS England Chief Executive, Sir Jim Mackie says, the health service is holding up well against the latest doctor's strike. Resident doctors kicked off a six-day walk-out on Tuesday, marking their 15th action in this ongoing pay battle. He called day one as solid as they could hope for. Hospitals are pulling in senior doctors to cover emergencies and urgent care, keeping most services running. That means some planned operations and treatments got scrapped, but the system is managing the strain so far. The British Medical Association regrets the disruption, but points the finger at the government for not offering a fair deal. Despite 33% pay rises over four years, doctors say they're still 20% behind 2008 levels when you factor in. Inflation, health secretary West Streeting calls the government's package generous, including more training spots and covering exam fees. Public polls show most folks oppose the strikes and they're fed up with the chaos for patients. Mackie admits it's rough-filling shifts after Easter weekend,

1:01with more tough days ahead. Still, if they keep this pace, the NHS might weather the full strike without total meltdown.