Overview
- Decree 666/2025, published in the Boletín Oficial, appoints Scigliano effective September 10 with signatures from President Javier Milei and Health Minister Mario Lugones.
- The designation occurs within the ANDIS intervention set by Decree 601/2025 for an initial 180 days, which named Alejandro Vilches as interventor.
- Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said the top priority is a comprehensive audit, with instructions to quantify and report any irregularities and their economic impact.
- The intervention followed leaked recordings attributed to former chief Diego Spagnuolo that describe alleged kickbacks in medicine purchases and reference Chamber of Deputies president Martín Menem.
- Reporting notes active investigations tied to the audios and mounting opposition criticism that has also referenced presidential aide Karina Milei.