The national deputy of the UCR Facundo Manes questioned the government of Javier Milei due to cuts in mental health and warned that there is “a silent crisis.” From his account on the social network
Manes published an extensive thread on the social network X in which he targeted the Government, which is moving forward with cuts in sensitive areas such as mental health.
This is how the radical legislator warned that “in Argentina, persistent economic pressures are one of the factors that most affect mental health.” “It is crucial to understand that mental health is an integral part of our overall health,” he said. At the same time he assured that “it is not an individual problem, but a social one.”
Facundo Manes against the Government for the closure of the Laura Bonaparte Hospital
“If we do not address mental health in a comprehensive manner, our economic and social future will be at risk,” Manes emphasized today, after which he asserted that “mentally healthy people are more productive, innovative and capable of contributing to the country’s prosperity.” and, therefore, “mental health is key to the progress of a nation.”
Along these lines, the neuroscientist reflected: “We must commit to public policies that reduce inequality, promote emotional well-being and combat the structural causes of mental disorders.” “Investing in mental health is investing in the future of Argentina,” the radical leader stressed to conclude his message.
Manes He had started his thread with a reading of the current scenario of this type of pathologies in Argentine territory. “Mental health is a silent crisis that has affected Argentina long before the pandemic. Depression and anxiety are two of the main causes of disability, and adverse socioeconomic conditions only aggravate the situation,” he introduced.
Workers take over the Laura Bonaparte Hospital due to the adjustment of Javier Milei’s government
Last Friday, workers from the Laura Bonaparte Mental Health Hospital reported that the national government ordered the total closure of the establishment Located in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Parque Patricios. Protesters gathered at the site to protest against the measure, however, the Ministry of Health guaranteed the continuity of the patients’ treatments.
The Executive Branch announced that there will be cuts in hospitalization and guard services during the weekend where patients are currently hospitalized, many of them children and adolescents. Meanwhile, doctors and nurses reported that the hospital has treated more than 25 thousand people so far this year. As a consequence, workers at the establishment held a general meeting and remained at their jobs.
For its part, the Government issued a statement in which it maintains that “within the framework of the reorganization of the system, the Ministry of Health of the Nation today began the restructuring plan for the Bonaparte Hospital.” “The decision responds to the objective of prioritizing the allocation of resources to patients who need them. To move forward with the reorganization of the Health Center, the health portfolio began referring patients to other institutions,” he explained.
“Since the beginning of the administration, work has been done to normalize the Hospital as a result of underutilization based on its capacity, which is manifested in the reduced number of patients treated at the institution. It is worth noting that the health facility receives a budget of $17,000 million annually and has a very low occupancy,” they added.
Likewise, they pointed out: “With an average annual hospitalization of 19 patients per day, the indicators of the amount of care and consultations are very low compared to what is expected from a hospital with general services, considering the building dimensions and the amount of human resources assigned.” . The Ministry of Health ended up guaranteeing “the continuity of the treatments of hospitalized patients.”
Source: Ambito
