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Buenos Aires Health Congress Opens with Record Attendance and Key Policy Focus

The 2025 CoSaPro in Mar del Plata gathers over 12,000 participants to shape the future of the province's health system, with Governor Kicillof leading a key assembly on April 29.

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Overview

  • The Congreso Provincial de Salud (CoSaPro) began on April 28, 2025, at the Gran Hotel Provincial in Mar del Plata with more than 12,000 registered attendees, including 3,000 residents.
  • The event features over 25 thematic tables, the presentation of 1,500 scientific works, a photography contest, and a fair showcasing health organizations and community experiences.
  • Governor Axel Kicillof is confirmed to lead a second-day assembly with health authorities from all 135 municipalities to discuss priorities and strategies for the province's health system.
  • Minister Nicolás Kreplak highlighted significant improvements in residency program occupancy, with notable increases in pediatrics (+132%), neonatology (+87%), and psychiatry (+33%) from 2022 to 2024.
  • The congress emphasizes workforce development, digitalization, and transforming the health system to ensure equity, efficiency, and universal access to care.