Algatocín Health Center Renovation Completed, Enhancing Community Healthcare
The Algatocín Health Center renovation has improved facilities and services for local residents.
Key Points
- • The renovation cost 1,048,534 euros.
- • Improvements include a patient lift and upgraded facilities.
- • The center serves eight municipalities in the region.
- • The project aims to enhance rural healthcare access.
The renovation of the Algatocín Health Center has been successfully completed, marking a significant advancement in healthcare facilities for the region. The project, which received an investment of 1,048,534 euros supported by European REACT-EU funds and the Andalusian Health Service, aims to improve accessibility, functionality, and quality of care notably for the area's rural population.
Improvements include the installation of a patient lift, a new ambulance platform, and comprehensive upgrades to the electrical and climate control systems. These enhancements not only bolster the center's service delivery but also offer a reconfigured space to better accommodate clinical operations. The facility now serves eight municipalities including Algatocín, Benadalid, and Gaucín, addressing the healthcare needs of a dispersed population, particularly among the elderly.
Health and Consumption Minister Rocío Hernández visited the center to evaluate the renovations. She remarked, "This renovation is part of a broader strategy to reinforce primary healthcare, especially in rural areas," underscoring the effort to provide more efficient healthcare and better working conditions for the healthcare professionals on site.
The upgrades to the health center are anticipated to enable a more responsive and accessible healthcare service, further supporting the community's health needs and providing essential services to its residents.