The Andalusian Government has increased its investment in health to 1,765 euros per inhabitant by 2025. This represents an increase of 4.1% compared to the previous year and a total increase of 51% since 2018. This remarkable increase significantly reinforces the SAS Job Exchange 2025, demonstrating the Andalusian government's commitment to a high-quality, free, public healthcare system.
This progress reflects the commitment of the Andalusian government, as explained by the Minister of Health and Consumption, Rocío Hernández, in the Plenary Session of Parliament. She highlighted that the current budget marks a milestone in healthcare investment in Andalusia. More than 31% of the total budget is allocated to health. The Ministry of Health and Consumption will manage 15,247 million euros, 6.92% more than last year, which represents 7.41% of Andalusia's GDP.
Expansion of the SAS Employment Exchange for 2025
This increase will strengthen the staff of the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) with almost 7,000 new employeesIt is crucial for the SAS 2025 Employment Exchange and will also improve the working conditions of the current team.
7.14 billion euros will be allocated to remuneration, with an increase of 5.1% over 2024. The 2025 budget seeks to achieve greater job stability in the SAS, with the aim of reaching 94% of workforce stabilization in the coming months.
Advances in Health Infrastructure
The investment is also aimed at improving health infrastructure.. 572 million euros will be allocated to works and facilitiesOf this amount, 435 million will be used to modernise hospitals and 126 million for primary care centres. This last area will receive 35% of the SAS budget, fulfilling the commitment of the Pact for the Improvement of Primary Care.
Social Approach to Budgeting
Finally, Hernández stressed that the budget has a "great social vocation", focusing on attention to the most vulnerable groups and on improving the care conditions of the Andalusian health system.
For more information on the specific details and the full context of the health budget announced by Councilor Rocío Hernández, you can consult the Official announcement on the website of the Andalusian Health Service.
Andalusia's commitment to public health extends beyond the immediate budget. The Ministry of Health and Consumption is also funding research in critical areas such as Leishmaniasis, West Nile Virus and Multiple Sclerosis.
