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Access to healthcare services in tourist areas and underserved communities will be strengthened with the delivery of six medical units installed at various locations throughout the country, an initiative driven by international cooperation between El Salvador and the United States. The handover ceremony was attended by the Vice minister of Foreign Affairs, Adriana Mira, and officials from both governments.
The medical units were donated by the United States government, through the Department of Defense at its Embassy in El Salvador, as part of the Humanitarian Assistance Program. These structures will provide basic and specialized medical care to both domestic and international tourists, as well as local communities.
According to official information, the units were installed in Parque Natural Cerro Verde in Santa Ana; and in the recreational parks of Amapulapa in San Vicente; Apulo in Ilopango; and Ichanmichen in Zacatecoluca. In addition, a booth was located at the Rancho Quemado Health Unit in Perquín, north of Morazán, a border area with Honduras.
This latest initiative will directly benefit communities in the Sabanetas-Nahuaterique area, a territory defined by the 1992 ruling of the International Court of Justice, where access to medical services has historically been limited due to its geographic location.
During the handover ceremony at Parque Natural Cerro Verde, Vice Minister Adriana Mira emphasized that these mobile units—also known as container hospitals—represent a concrete example of how international cooperation can translate into direct benefits for the population. She noted that the initiative contributes to expanding the coverage of the health system and ensuring dignified, timely, and high-quality medical care.
The facilities are equipped to provide services in areas such as emergency care, intensive care, primary care, and dentistry, which will improve the capacity to respond to medical situations in tourist and rural areas. The dental clinic installed in Rancho Quemado was highlighted in particular for its impact on a highly vulnerable border region.
The Vice Minister also reiterated the Salvadoran government’s gratitude to the United States Southern Command and reaffirmed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ commitment to continue promoting international cooperation projects focused on the well-being and development of the population.
The U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in El Salvador, Naomi Fellows, reported that the cabins are valued at approximately one million dollars and emphasized that their installation will strengthen access to health services for both local communities and visitors. She added that, in the case of Cerro Verde, the initiative also contributes to the local economy and to positioning El Salvador as a safe and prepared tourist destination.
The U.S. diplomat explained that the project is part of her country’s humanitarian assistance program and is framed within the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, as an example of diplomacy oriented toward concrete, long-term results.
Also participating in the event were the Minister of Health, Francisco Alabí, and the Minister of Environment and Natural Resources, Fernando López Larreynaga, who accompanied the handover of the cabins and highlighted their impact on healthcare and the development of the beneficiary areas.
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