Vice President Peña Unveils Renovated Health Center in Las Cabuyas, La Vega

Vice President Raquel Peña handed over the renovated Las Cabuyas Primary Care Center, a project backed by more than RD$13.5 million.

Vice President Raquel Peña led the handover this Friday of the renovated and equipped Primary Care Center (CPN) Las Cabuyas, in the municipality of La Vega. The project was carried out by the National Health Service (SNS).

According to the Presidency of the Republic, the project represented a total investment of RD$13,561,712.84, of which RD$12,375,575.18 went to infrastructure and RD$1,186,137.66 to equipment. Diario Libre, citing a press release, reports the same figures.

During the event, Peña said that expanding and improving public health services is a priority of the government of President Luis Abinader, with the goal of bringing medical care closer to communities. As coordinator of the Health Cabinet, she said that strengthening primary care allows the system to respond more closely to the needs of the population.

The center now has two multipurpose consulting rooms, a vaccination area, emergency service, a pharmacy, a space for tuberculosis consultations, a waiting room, and renovated bathrooms. According to the official document, these improvements allow care to be delivered in adequate facilities and strengthen prevention and medical follow-up for residents of Las Cabuyas.

SNS Executive Director Dr. Julio Landrón stressed that infrastructure investments must be accompanied by close and respectful treatment of patients. He also recognized the work of doctors, nurses and other health staff, and urged residents to use preventive consultations and medical follow-up so the facility contributes to families' well-being.

Accompanying the vice president were the governor of La Vega, Luisa Jiménez; the regional health director for Cibao Sur, Ayadelky Robles; and the head of the CPN, Inmaculada del Carmen Florentino.