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 | 4.67 | 0.91% | +20% | 6,486,201 | 71,190 | $26,000 | 285$ |
| Totals | 3 | 6,486,201 | 71,190 | $26,000 | 285$ |
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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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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, secretary general of the Sindicato de Médicos Trabajadores del Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social, commented on the implications of the Ley de la Red Nacional de Hospitales.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the general secretary of the Medical Workers Union of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute, expressed concern over the closure of training for specialist doctors.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the general secretary of the Medical Workers Union of the Salvadoran Social Security Institute, criticized the lack of important medical positions being filled despite a significant budget.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, secretary general of the Sindicato de Médicos Trabajadores del Instituto Salvadoreño del Seguro Social, highlighted the complexity of the parking issue at the hospitals.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the general secretary of SIMETRISSS, questioned the budget allocation for health services despite an increase in funding.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the general secretary of SIMETRISSS, expressed satisfaction with Minister Alabi's statements denying the merger.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre is the Secretary General of SIMETRISSS who expressed satisfaction with Minister Alabi's statements denying the merger.
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El Salvador:
Rafael Aguirre, the general secretary of SIMETRISSS, explained the surgical procedures funded by the union.
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