{"id":216697,"date":"2026-04-12T11:38:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:38:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/podemos-highlights-that-private-healthcare-is-thriving-thanks-to-morenos-gifts\/"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:38:54","slug":"podemos-highlights-that-private-healthcare-is-thriving-thanks-to-morenos-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/podemos-highlights-that-private-healthcare-is-thriving-thanks-to-morenos-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"Podemos Highlights That Private Healthcare “Is Thriving” Thanks to Moreno’s “Gifts”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Podemos Critiques the Rise of Private Healthcare<\/h2>\n

The recent demonstration in Seville, organized by Mareas Blancas, focused on a pressing issue: the privatization of healthcare in Andalusia. Alejandra Dur\u00e1n, the number two on the Por Andaluc\u00eda lists, raised concerns that the right to health is increasingly at risk. She stated that “private healthcare is experiencing its best moment with Moreno’s gifts,” pointing to the alarming trend towards privatization.<\/p>\n

Andalusian Public Health Decline<\/h3>\n

Recent statistics reveal a dismal picture for public health in Andalusia. According to Dur\u00e1n, public health is now “the worst rated” in Spain for 2023, a stark contrast to its once middle-ground ranking in 2018. This decline has led her to warn that the system is “on the verge of collapse,” a situation that primarily impacts public healthcare, as revealed in a recent statement.<\/p>\n

Political Accountability<\/h3>\n

Dur\u00e1n voiced her frustration towards the Popular Party (PP), accusing it of enriching private healthcare at the expense of public funding. She highlighted that the number of private hospitals has surged to 59 compared to only 34 public hospitals in the region. Moreover, a jaw-dropping “40 percent of all public health activity is now in the hands of the private sector.” Dur\u00e1n claims this reflects a clear agenda to replicate the “Ayuso model” from Madrid.<\/p>\n

Real-Life Consequences<\/h3>\n

The consequences of this trend are far-reaching. Dur\u00e1n criticized the government for mishandling critical health issues, such as errors in breast cancer screenings. Instead of providing appropriate support, affected individuals are often trapped in a costly and arduous judicial system, making their recovery even more challenging.<\/p>\n

Proposed Solutions by Podemos<\/h2>\n

Dur\u00e1n outlined a straightforward approach to rectify the situation. First, she emphasized the urgent need to protect public healthcare from becoming a for-profit industry. This entails recovering outsourced services, boosting funding, hiring 12,000 additional healthcare professionals, and implementing a medicine auction system. <\/p>\n

Moreover, she highlighted the importance of addressing waiting lists and primary care, insisting on a plan to rejuvenate these essential services. Enhancing working conditions for healthcare staff is also a pivotal aspect of her strategy, with a call to retain local health personnel and prevent brain drains.<\/p>\n

Equitable Healthcare Access<\/h3>\n

Addressing disparities in healthcare access, Dur\u00e1n stated that no neighborhood should lack public health coverage. She underscored the importance of ensuring that mental health resources are adequately supported and available, avoiding scenarios where critical healthcare depends on external resources.<\/p>\n

Mobilizing for Change<\/h2>\n

In her impassioned speech prior to the mobilization in Seville, Dur\u00e1n declared, “We say enough is enough in the face of Moreno’s privatization.” She called for collective action to ensure that this message resonates on May 17, emphasizing the urgent need for change within the region’s healthcare landscape.\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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