Bidasoa Region Enhances Healthcare Services with New Investments
The Bidasoa region's healthcare services are set for significant improvements with substantial investment and service reinstatements.
Key Points
- • EAJ-PNV praises Osakidetza's healthcare advancements.
- • Immediate reinstatement of Urology and child psychiatry services planned.
- • Integration of a new pediatric model to enhance primary care.
- • The Integral Health Plan for Bidasoa includes an investment of about 50 million euros.
Recent announcements from Osakidetza have sparked optimism about the future of healthcare in the Bidasoa region, with local political representatives from the EAJ-PNV party endorsing these advancements. Spokespersons Gorka Álvarez and Gonzalo Carrión expressed their approval, underlining the need for patience among residents as enhancements unfold. Notably, the region plans to quickly reinstate Urology and child psychiatry services as soon as vacant healthcare positions are filled. Additionally, a new pediatric model is set to bolster primary care across Bidasoa, responding to pressing community health needs.
The Integral Health Plan for Bidasoa, a significant component of these improvements, is projected to receive around 50 million euros in investments, a pledge supported by Health Minister Alberto Martínez. Álvarez emphasized that while challenges remain, particularly a shortage of healthcare professionals affecting many families, the incremental improvements are beginning to materialize. Carrión highlighted that these changes mark a commitment to ensuring quality healthcare access for all within the community, assuring residents that their calls for better service quality are being heard and addressed.