on Wednesday stated that her government is making determined progress in its mission to change the history of neglect that has affected not only Apurimac but also Puno, Huancavelica, and other regions that have always been among the poorest in Peru.
"Within the legal framework, as appropriate, we are reversing the history of neglect in these regions. And we will continue to do so throughout Peru," she said while leading the signing of an addendum to the State-to-State contract with the United Kingdom, which will modernize Guillermo Diaz de la Vega Hospital in Apurimac.
In this regard, the Head of State lamented that some authorities use social justice —a legitimate demand of the people— as a political tool, while her government addresses it with true commitment.
"We committed to reactivating the construction of hospitals whose execution had been halted by that scourge that harms Peru so much: corruption. Our commitment to health is unwavering because health is a right for all Peruvians, not just a privileged few," she expressed.
The top official emphasized that signing the addendum for the modernization of Guillermo Díaz de la Vega Hospital represents a fundamental step in transforming the region's healthcare system.
Mrs. Boluarte stressed that this milestone was achieved thanks to the unity between the Executive Branch and the regional government, as only through joint effort and in a climate of social peace can progress be made, projects unlocked, and completed hospitals delivered.
"We cannot live in uncertainty or take advantage of certain situations to, as they say, 'stir up the hornet’s nest.' Those feelings of hate and opportunistic political agitation do not contribute to nation-building," she remarked.
The President indicated that this hospital is one of many projects that will be built during her tenure, ensuring efficiency and, above all, compliance with deadlines, as health projects cannot be left unfinished, causing huge financial losses and, most importantly, sacrificing the hopes of thousands of Peruvians.
The top official then clarified that the modernization of the hospital's infrastructure will require an investment of over US$27 million, allowing the facility to upgrade from a Level II-2 to a Level III-1, becoming a high-complexity center serving her home region of Apurimac.
The new hospital will have 105 consultation rooms, 12 operating rooms, 293 beds, intensive care units (ICU and neonatal ICU), and other specialized services, ensuring comprehensive and timely healthcare.
"By unlocking several projects, we will benefit more than three million people in Apurímac with a modern, specialized, high-complexity hospital. Furthermore, and this is crucial, its construction will follow the government-to-government mechanism with the United Kingdom, ensuring international standards of quality and transparency," Mrs. Boluarte stated.
She added that this project will also benefit Cusco, where people still suffer from the overcrowding at Antonio Lorena Hospital, whose construction was delayed due to corruption.
Additionally, the Head of State pointed out that many former regional governors of Cusco are now imprisoned for plundering resources without concern for their people's health.
"Today, our government has unlocked the Lorena Hospital project, and we are building it without corruption," she said.
The signing of the addendum took place between the National Health Investment Program (PRONIS), attached to the Ministry of Health, and the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
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