From a statement issued by the Government of El Salvador:

The Minister of Health, Violeta Menjivar, announced major health projects to be run by the government this year, among which is the inauguration of the National Hospital of La Union, whose total investment will be $16 million.

The official also reported on the opening of the Ophthalmology Center, through which it aims to streamline waiting lists for patients with eye problems such as cataracts.

Menjívar also announced the creation of a new hospital within the Salvadoran Social Security Institute network in San Miguel and expansion of the Surgical Medical hospital in the capital, thanks to an investment of $150 million.

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February 2018

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Guatemala: $45 million for Hospital Supplies

November 2015

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The resources are to be distributed among hospitals as per the needs of each one, and also used to pay for renting machines and basic services such as electricity and water.

Costa Rica: $18 million Medical Center

August 2015

An environmental impact study has been submitted for the construction and equipping of a new site for the health department in Naranjo, Alajuela province.

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the project was presented in June by the Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) to the National Environmental Technical Secretariat.

Panama: $135 million for Hospital Equipment

August 2015

The Social Security Department has announced it has $135 million for the procurement of medical equipment and construction works to be tendered in the short term.

From a statement issued by the National Assembly of Panama:

In order to make improvements, contracts and purchase medical equipment for hospitals, clinics, ULAPS, and health centers across the country, the Budget Committee approved nine transfers of items for a total amount of 135.3 million to the Social Security Department (CSS).