Paraguay
Peña defended the health administration and said they are seeking an agreement with the medical sector
The president spoke about the health crisis during an event in Limpio. He said his government is holding talks, acknowledges the wage demand and maintains that health is a priority.
The president of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, addressed the health crisis during a press conference in the city of Limpio, as part of the inauguration of homes under the Che Róga Porä program, according to Unicanal.
According to that outlet, the president defended his administration’s response to criticism from political and union sectors and said the Government continues to allocate resources to the health sector.
Peña said there is a proposal under discussion and noted that the goal is to reach a consensus with the parties involved. He also considered the medical sector’s demand for an increase in the base salary legitimate and said his administration maintains a stance of dialogue.
According to Unicanal, the president said that, although resources are limited, the Government is increasing the budget for supplies and medicines and working on improvements in procurement processes.
He also defended the transparency of the negotiations and stressed that doctors’ salaries are part of the talks. In that context, he said human capital is central to the health system and said the Executive Branch is making efforts to reach an agreement.
Peña also said there were meetings at the Ministry of Health and in Congress, and drew a distinction between those who help seek a solution and those who, he said, limit themselves to criticizing from the outside.
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