The Andalusian president, Juanma Moreno, reiterates the urgency of Andalusia receiving a fair and adequate financing for its population and needs. As he explained, if the community had the 1.546 billion euros additional annually of which at least 600 or 700 million would be allocated each year to improve the health system.
During the inauguration of the Los Pacos health center in Fuengirola (Málaga), Moreno stressed that the The Andalusian government invests more than 7% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in healthcare., a figure that many autonomous communities have not yet reached. However, he acknowledged that a lack of resources limits the improvements that can be made in the sector.
The President has called on the central government to ensure a fair financing, Noting that Since 2009, Andalusia has not received the funds it is entitled to.This demand comes after the recent meeting of the Permanent Technical Evaluation Committee of the Fiscal and Financial Policy Council (CPFF), in which the autonomous communities agreed on the need for the Ministry of Finance to present a new model of regional financing.
A new health center after two decades of waiting
El Los Pacos health center in FuengirolaThe inauguration of which Moreno presided over, responds to a long-standing demand from residents for more than 20 years. This new facility will serve approximately 19.000 residents and expand the municipality's healthcare portfolio, incorporating physiotherapy and rehabilitation, radiology, and dentistry.
The total investment in the project, including equipment and personnel, has amounted to 6 million euros. Furthermore, the president announced that the expansion of the Los Boliches health center is nearing completion, following a 2 million euro investment that will expand the number of primary care clinics to a total of 36.
Moreno emphasized that the inauguration of this center and the expansion of Los Boliches are part of a strategy to modernize the province's healthcare infrastructure. In this regard, he noted that between 2019 and 2024, the Andalusian government has invested more than €330 million in healthcare improvements in Málaga, a 627% increase compared to 2011 and 2018.
Commitment to public health
The Andalusian president also participated in the ceremony of laying the The first stone of the new Palo Health and High Resolution Center, in Málaga, which will require an investment of nearly 20 million euros. This center, which will serve residents of Málaga East and Rincón de la Victoria, will offer advanced services such as X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds, as well as a comprehensive emergency service.
Moreno stated that this infrastructure will mark a turning point in healthcare in the area, as it will combine primary and specialized care, improving efficiency and quality of care. He also announced that the project for the Third Hospital of Málaga will be put out to tender and awarded this year.
With these actions, The Andalusian Government reaffirms its commitment to improving public health in the region. Investments in new infrastructure and the expansion of health services are part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the health system and guarantee quality care for all Andalusians.
Andalusia rejects preferential funding for Catalonia
In the framework of the debate on regional financing, the cMinister of Economy, Finance and European Funds, Caroline Spain, has appreciated that all the autonomous communities agreed this Wednesday to reject preferential funding for Catalonia under the agreements between the central government and pro-independence parties.
According to Spain, the Government of Juanma Moreno defends a reform of the autonomous financing system that guarantees the equity between territories and the fair allocation of resources. He noted that since 2009, Andalusia has received €1.522 billion less annually than the average, which affects investment in healthcare, education, and social services.
For this reason, the counselor has insisted on the need for a transitional leveling fund to compensate for underfunding until the system is reformed.
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