Congressional candidates specialized in health launch harsh criticisms at the Government
The National Government's decision to nationalize Nueva EPS and the decree allowing the mass transfer of users between health promotion entities generated intense debate among congressional candidates, who also denounced threats and lack of security.
TL;DR
- Candidates criticize the government's nationalization of Nueva EPS and mass user transfers, calling the measures unconstitutional and improvised.
- Accusations are made that the government is trying to create a crisis to force a constitutional ruling on health.
- Concerns are raised about the government's ability to manage 14 million patients and the potential for inadequate care.
- Candidates allege political motivations behind the health reforms occurring during an election campaign.
- There are denunciations of threats and lack of security for candidates, including intimidation by private security and unidentified police.
- Healthcare professionals reportedly face pressure to collect signatures for a National Constituent Assembly.
- The previous health system's coverage of 98% and its resilience during the pandemic are defended, though acknowledged areas for improvement exist.