Rafael Aguirre
Rafael Aguirre is the Secretary General of the Sindicato de Médicos Trabajadores del Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (SIMETRISSS). He has been vocal about the alarming trend of medical professionals leaving the Salvadoran Social Security Institute, with over 250 specialists resigning since December 2023 due to hostile working conditions and inadequate economic compensation. Aguirre emphasizes the critical shortage of specialists, which has forced general practitioners to manage complex cases typically handled by specialists, leading to increased wait times for patients seeking care. In response to these challenges, he has advocated for initiatives to address surgical delays and improve healthcare access for patients.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Salvador | 3 | 6.33 | 0.91% | +40% | 6,486,201 | 82,302 | $26,000 | 330$ |
| Totals | 3 | 6,486,201 | 82,302 | $26,000 | 330$ |
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is the Secretary General of the Medical Workers Union of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (SIMETRISSS) and has expressed concerns about the malaria situation in the country.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is the Secretary General of the Union of Medical Workers of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (SIMETRISSS).
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is a doctor and leader of SIMETRISSS who commented on the use of telemedicine.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is a member of CONADESA who expressed concerns about the public health system's deterioration.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre criticized President Nayib Bukele's national broadcast regarding the Telemedicine program.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the secretary general of the Sindicato de Médicos Trabajadores del Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social (SIMETRISSS), emphasized the need for alertness and activation of protocols to prevent the spread of malaria in the country.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre called for a health system that benefits the population and addresses their needs.
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El Salvador:
Dr. Rafael Aguirre, representative of the Coordinadora, stated that health is an essential human right and a public good.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is the Secretary General of the SIMETRISSS and has expressed concerns about the shortage of medical professionals in the Seguro Social.
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El Salvador:
Doctor Rafael Aguirre spoke about the severe health crisis in El Salvador.
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