A. M. 
El Salvador has taken a decisive step toward modernizing its healthcare system with the approval of a US$77 million investment, financed by the Banco de Desarrollo de América Latina (CAF), earmarked for the implementation of a new telemedicine system and the integration of artificial intelligence tools into public services.
The information was detailed by representative Diana González, who highlighted the economic and technological benefits of this transformation.
The initiative includes enabling 24/7 medical consultations, AI-assisted diagnoses, digital prescriptions, and clinical studies accessible via QR codes. This model will reduce waiting times, alleviate overcrowding in healthcare centers, and optimize operational resources, thus strengthening the efficiency of public spending.
One of the cornerstones of this project is the strategic alliance with Google Cloud, which will provide the necessary technological infrastructure to guarantee the system’s availability, security, and scalability. According to González, this collaboration will allow the government to reduce long-term technology costs and improve the healthcare system’s responsiveness.
Furthermore, the project boosts the digital economy by opening new opportunities for the provision of technological services, software development, specialized support, and the modernization of administrative processes within the healthcare sector.
The legal framework supporting this investment is strengthened by the recent approval of the Artificial Intelligence Law, which allows for the integration of tools such as Doctor SB, a platform that already incorporates mental health functions with professional support and AI-based assistance.
Modernizing the healthcare system not only represents technological advancement but also a strategic economic boost by improving labor productivity through faster, more efficient, and universal access to healthcare, while also generating structural savings and fostering an innovation ecosystem within the public sector.
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