A. M. To consolidate the integral transformation of the health system, the deputies of the Finance Committee issued a favorable opinion for the Government of El Salvador to sign a loan agreement for up to US$75 million with the Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF). The funds will be used to strengthen hospital and primary care infrastructure as part of the “Sectoral Program to Support Comprehensive Management for Quality Health in El Salvador”.
This financing seeks to address the executive branch’s strategic priorities in the area of health, including general government obligations, transfers, and support for the fiscal coffers. The loan recognizes the policies and actions promoted by the country to improve health system management, with a focus on equity, prevention, and universal access.
The main uses of the loan include the modernization and expansion of hospitals and health units, especially in rural and highly vulnerable areas. The program also plans to strengthen the first level of care through integrated service networks, prioritizing preventive care, maternal and child health, and chronic diseases.
The program also contemplates the expansion of digital health, incorporating new technologies to optimize the management of services and remote care. It will also promote ongoing training for medical personnel and improve the operability of the Emergency Medical System (SEM), increasing its capacity to respond to critical situations.
With this new loan, the government reaffirms its commitment to providing access to quality medical services and continues to make progress in transforming the health sector as one of its main commitments to the well-being of the salvadoran population.
