- The new president of Basque Health chooses the outpatient clinic opposite him for his first public event, as a symbol of his commitment to a strong and people-friendly Osakiditza
The Minister of Health of the Basque Government, Alberto Martinez, has chosen the outpatient clinic opposite him – Ribelega (Portugal) – as the place to carry out his first public work at the head of public health in Euskadi.
As mentioned, the decision to launch his public agenda with this visit to a primary care centre, and to meet with his team of specialists, is intended to be a statement of intent and a symbol of his efforts. Commitment to Osakidetza is strong and close to the people.
In this sense, he demonstrated his conviction that “primary care is the muscle of osakiditza”, and therefore, “Only strong primary care can ensure quality health care.” In fact, in the words of the Minister of Health: “We are not talking about just a gateway, but about the very foundation of the health system, an area where 8 out of 10 diseases are treated.”
In light of this goal, Alberto Martinez committed himself to Work “from listening and dialogueTo be able to take firm steps in the right direction, moving together towards the health that the Basque community needs and deserves.
At the same time he expressed his opinion Appreciation and gratitude for the work and engagement that professionals show every day. Basque Public Health Service, Osakiditza.
During the visit to this health center, integrated into the OSI Ezkerraldea Enkarterri Cruces and serving a population of About 20,000 peopleThe health advisor was accompanied by the Director General of the aforementioned OSI and those responsible for the Rebelija outpatient clinic.
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