A. M. El Salvador will receive US$120 million from the World Bank to improve its health system, with a focus on primary care and specialized services. The financing, approved on Monday, seeks to guarantee access to quality medical services for the population, especially in vulnerable communities.
The “Proyecto para la Mejora de la Atención de Salud en El Salvador” (PROMAS) will be implemented over a five-year period and will directly benefit women, children, people with disabilities and indigenous peoples. The investment will strengthen hospitals and clinics, improve the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, and expand palliative care services.
The Minister of Health, Francisco Alabí, highlighted that this initiative represents a significant step forward in building a more accessible and efficient healthcare system. “Our commitment is to provide better care to all Salvadorans, and this World Bank financing will help us achieve this”, he said.
In addition to infrastructure and equipment, PROMAS will promote the digital transformation of the healthcare system and improve the management of medical supplies. It will also include education and training programs for healthcare personnel, guaranteeing medical care with higher quality standards.
Carine Clert, World Bank country manager for El Salvador and Costa Rica, explained that this project is a key opportunity to strengthen public health. “We will work with the Ministry of Health and within the framework of the Primary Health Care Alliance to maximize the impact”, she said.
With this funding, El Salvador will move towards a more modern and efficient healthcare system, benefiting both patients and professionals in the sector.
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