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In 2025, Andalucía’s Per‑Capita Health Spend Tops National Average for First Time

President Juanma Moreno cites a Health Ministry report to argue the region’s public system has strengthened.

Overview

  • The Junta reports €1,764 per person in public health spending this year, edging past the national average of €1,757 cited by the Ministry of Health.
  • Moreno highlighted the milestone in a parliamentary control session, framing it as evidence of better performance than eight years ago.
  • He rejected accusations of privatization and defended the use of public‑private agreements that are common across Spain’s regions.
  • The president pointed to increased investment and a larger workforce, noting 128,000 health professionals and recent expansions in infrastructure.
  • SAS managers have been summoned by a court over procurement contracts, which Moreno called exceptional measures that saved lives and said the judiciary should clarify.