SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, 16th May. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Ministry of Health of the Government of the Canary Islands is calling for increased involvement from the central Government in providing healthcare for the migrant population arriving on the coasts. In the initial four months of this year, the Canary Islands Health Service has dedicated 4.6 million Euros towards the healthcare of migrants.
Carlos Díaz, the director of the Canarian Health Service (SCS), conducted a coordination meeting on Thursday with the management of the Health Area and the Health Services Management of El Hierro, addressing the healthcare challenges arising from the migrant crisis that has been unfolding on the island since last summer.
An assessment and review of action and healthcare protocols in response to the arrival of migrants on the coasts of El Hierro were carried out during the meeting. An additional investment of 687,000 Euros was allocated to this health area for reinforcement, as reported by the Ministry.
The meeting attendees included the director of the Health area of El Hierro, Pilar Mora, the manager of the island’s Health Services, Jéssica Acosta, as well as the general directors of Human Resources, Economic Resources, and the General Secretariat of the SCS.
It was mutually agreed to further the necessary actions to provide more effective care to the migrant population, while also ensuring the continuity of regular care services for the rest of the population.
The meeting also analysed the current staffing situation of health institutions under the Management of Health Services of the Health area of El Hierro, studied personnel needs, and explored measures to uphold quality care, sustainability, and effective governance of the health system.
Progress was reported on the review of planned projects such as the tender for the magnetic resonance work, the approval of the drafting of the El Pinar Health Center project, as well as the ongoing works at the Valverde Health Center and the expansion of the Frontera Health Center.
Additionally, a plan to increase the electrical power for the Early Care Unit was discussed.
The meeting also touched upon other crucial matters in the healthcare sector of El Hierro, with a focus on hospital activities and health centres across the island.
