A step towards healthcare sustainability
The mayor of Tortosa, Mar Lleixà, has revealed that the City Council is in negotiations with the Government of Catalonia to integrate the Terres de l’Ebre clinic and the Hospital de la Santa Creu de Jesús into the public network Salut Terres de l’Ebre. This initiative arises in response to concerns about the economic viability of these centres, which have faced significant losses in recent years.
Lleixà has pointed out that this move aims not only to ensure financial sustainability but also to improve healthcare management and coordination across the region. The mayor mentioned that the model implemented at the Hospital Comarcal de Móra d’Ebre could serve as a reference for this integration. “It is essential to consolidate services and attract professionals from the sector,” she stated.
In a statement, Lleixà expressed her optimism regarding the agreement reached with the Government, highlighting that it will allow for the inclusion of an extraordinary fund in the budgets allocated to both municipal hospitals. “This agreement is crucial to ensure the survival and quality of healthcare services in our city,” she emphasized.
However, not everyone shares this positive outlook. The spokesperson for the opposition group Junts per Tortosa, Meritxell Roigé, has expressed her concerns about the implications this integration could have. According to Roigé, there is a real risk of losing municipal control over these healthcare centres, which could affect both workers and users.
“We do not know the exact details of these negotiations and believe it is an alarming sign regarding the local government's ability to manage our healthcare resources properly,” Roigé warned. The opposition fears that this decision may be seen as a sign of weakness by the current tripartite government.
As this process advances, it will be crucial to observe how the conversations between Tortosa and the Government develop. The mayor has emphasized the urgent need to find structural solutions to strengthen a public healthcare system rooted in the territory. With this clear objective, all parties involved are expected to work together to ensure accessible and efficient medical care for all citizens.
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