Ana Juan pushes Conselleria de Salut for urgent solution to medical specialist shortage at Formentera Hospital

foto 2023ii reunio hospitalYesterday Ana Juan, president of the Consell de Formentera, contacted Patrícia Gómez, health minister of the Balearic Government, to seek urgent solutions to problems stemming from a shortage of doctors at Formentera Hospital. President Juan deemed it "absolutely necessary that this dearth of professionals be rectified immediately to ensure optimal care for local patients."  The president acknowledged "enormous effort" on the part of hospital staff and the Balearic health ministry. Juan insisted, "Formentera's patients cannot lose out on quality of care."

Today, the president met with Gonzalo Espí, deputy director of management at Formentera Hospital, to inform him of inadequate staff resources. The president will meet regularly with Espí to monitor the situation of health services on the island.

23 February 2023
Office of Communication
Consell de Formentera