National Minister of Health, Mario Lugones announced a historic renovation of equipment at Garrahan Hospital. The measure is part of a plan for efficient resource management to reverse years of delays in basic investments. Through a transparent bidding process, 310 state-of-the-art hospital beds with Japanese technology were incorporated.
The acquisition seeks to replace obsolete units that had between 10 and 38 years of continuous use. According to the authorities, the previous furniture lacked technology and was unsafe for pediatric patients. This renovation represents a paradigm shift in the administration of funds allocated to public health.
The official highlighted that this progress is the path set by President Javier Milei to clean up the State's accounts. Lugones emphasized that the absolute priority is for resources to reach where they are truly needed. The first batch of 42 units is already operational within the facilities of the care center.
An end to four decades of state neglect and lack of investment
Lugones's administration put an end to 40 years of use of equipment that should have been renewed decades ago for safety reasons. Resources are once again being invested in the direct improvement of care for children and their families throughout the country. The previous administration allowed the hospital to operate with outdated and insufficient technology for a high-complexity center.
The purchasing process was coordinated under strict transparency standards to ensure the best price and quality. Meanwhile, as the next deliveries of the total batch are received, the medical team already has better working tools. This structural change aims to consolidate Garrahan as the best pediatric hospital in Latin America.
