ALL PARTIES UNITE IN CRY FOR HELP: HEALTH SYSTEM STRAINED TO THE LIMIT
San Miguel de Salinas is sounding the alarm over its overwhelmed health centre, demanding that the Valencian Ministry of Health take immediate action to expand the facility and boost staffing levels. In a rare show of political unity, PSOE, PP, VOX, and EU councilors joined forces to approve an emergency motion in the latest plenary session, calling for the regional government to “act now” before the situation spirals further out of control.
With patient numbers tripling over the past few years—from just over 61,000 in 2020 to nearly 81,000 in 2024—the small center is reportedly bursting at the seams. The facility not only serves locals but also handles emergency services for neighboring Los Montesinos and Torremendo. And with a 25% population boom expected due to the urban expansion in the SUS A sector (Los Invernaderos), officials say time is running out.
“There’s no more room for delays,” local leaders warned, pointing to a municipal report that outlines critical upgrades—including expanded consultation areas on two floors. Backing up their case is a 2024 Functional Adaptation Plan from the Torrevieja Health Department, which highlights the need for new units in dentistry, pediatric care, and reproductive health.
“We need more doctors, more space, and more support—and we need it now,” one councilor stated.
With the entire city council united behind the motion, the message to the regional health authorities is crystal clear: Fix it or face the fallout.
