President Martin Vizcarra on Tuesday announced that
"I am convinced that this Parliament will rise to the occasion to approve this firm commitment to health," he expressed.
The top official stated that the budget will mainly cover the first level of health care (health posts and centers) in order to expand the free-of-charge offer for the benefit of the population.
It also aims to reinforce hospitals with more beds, medicines, laboratories, and personal protective equipment, among others.