Feb 18 • 11:02 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

SUMAR+: who it is aimed at, how to register, and what the requirements are

The SUMAR+ Program is a public policy in Argentina designed to provide health services to individuals without formal coverage, ensuring free medical checkups, vaccinations, and health monitoring.

The SUMAR+ Program is an initiative by the Argentine government that aims to ensure access to health services for individuals lacking formal health coverage. It operates not as a social security or financial aid program but rather as a funding mechanism for public hospitals and health centers, which receive resources for each enrolled person and service rendered. This helps enhance health care quality, services, and equipment in facilities across the country.

Targeted at vulnerable populations, the SUMAR+ Program covers pregnant women, children, adolescents, young adults up to 19 years old, and women up to 64 years old who do not have social security or prepaid medical plans. The intention behind this program is to promote health equity and ensure that those in need have the opportunity to access essential health services without financial barriers. This reflects a growing commitment by the Argentine government to improve public health infrastructure and access, especially for marginalized groups.

The Ministry of Health of Córdoba has highlighted that for every person registered and for every medical consultation or control performed, healthcare establishments receive additional funds. This facilitates a strengthening of health teams and improves care efficiency across health facilities. By investing in public health through programs like SUMAR+, the government seeks to create a more inclusive approach to healthcare, thereby addressing disparities and promoting overall community health across various demographics.

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