The socialist deputy spokesperson in the Consistory, María Teresa Flores, stated that the motion on healthcare responds to what she considers the “dismantling” of healthcare services in Huelva and throughout Andalusia. She attributed this situation to the policies of the Andalusian Government, noting that the Junta “is deliberately weakening public healthcare to favor the private healthcare business”.
The leader described a scenario with “endless waiting lists” for specialists and operations, a shortage of professionals, health centers closed in the afternoons, and promised infrastructures that never materialize. She highlighted the impact on citizens, with “thousands of Huelva residents seeing their right to dignified healthcare deteriorate”.
“"This is the reality of healthcare that the Popular Party is leaving behind."
In the province, over 81,000 people are on waiting lists, in addition to thousands of pending diagnostic tests and an investment per inhabitant “well below the national average”. The paralysis of key projects such as the District III health center, in El Molino, which serves over 20,000 residents, and the lack of progress at the Maternity and Child Hospital, described as “a promise used as electoral propaganda,” have been denounced.
The Socialist Municipal Group proposes an urgent shock plan to reduce waiting lists, restore investment in public healthcare, strengthen Primary Care, build the District III health center, and guarantee quality public health transport. They also criticized the mayor's attitude, accusing her of “complicit silence” regarding healthcare deterioration.
Regarding housing, the deputy spokesperson lamented that access to decent housing has become “a luxury,” especially for young people and working families. She pointed out that the Junta de Andalucía, with competencies in the matter, is not acting and accused the Andalusian Government of “lack of political will”.
The PSOE advocates for a change of direction with more public investment, promotion of protected housing, and “effective” measures to guarantee this right, in contrast to the position of the mayor of Huelva, who is criticized for not demanding more public housing and merely announcing private developments.
