Medical College on alleged closure of community clinics and ISSS crisis: it is to justify a probable privatization of health - Today's News in El Salvador

The Sindicato de Médicas Trabajadores del Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (SIMETRISSS) expressed its concern and rejection at the possible closure of ISSS community clinics. According to the union, this measure would affect almost one million beneficiaries and put at risk the job stability of more than 10,000 health workers, including doctors, nurses, technicians and administrative staff. The closure of these primary care centers would m…

It should be mentioned that the authorities of ISSS have not so far issued any information on the alleged closure of community clinics. EL SALVADOR.- Dr. Iván Solano Leiva, president of the Medical College of El Salvador, was consulted on a news report published by opposition media about the alleged closure of the community clinics of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS). “That is a good question that should be answered by the directo…