This marks the second day of industrial action this week. Minimum services remain in place to ensure vital emergency care and urgent surgical procedures are not affected during the 24-hour period.
Protesters marched through Barcelona in a themed parade titled Carnival of Privileges. Starting at the Department of Health, the demonstration used five thematic groups to highlight the main issues facing medical staff.
Discrepancies in turnout figures persist from Monday's strike, with the Government reporting 6.5% participation while the union claimed up to 45% in the Barcelona region.
