Blog 2 - Health

Hello dear readers, today I come to share a reflection on a topic that for me is very delicate, and that revolves around the question of how can we improve the health system in Chile?. The first thing I have to say is that throughout my life I have had to experience the complex reality of seeing family members seriously ill, either as a result of the natural path of life, or due to diseases that appear unexpectedly, without warning, like cancer. However, what has impacted me the most is not the disease itself, but the fact that if you don't possess money in this country, that disease is a direct death sentence, or at least that's how I appreciate it.

Based on my life experience and what I've seen and learned, I feel that the best way to enhance the health system in my country, Chile, is by overcoming the key problems it has, for example, by investing in more care such as hospitals, clinics, health officials and medical specialists. In this way there would be more coverage and waiting lists would be reduced. I also believe that the distribution of resources should be more equitable between the different public services, because it cannot be possible for there to be hospitals like the Doctor Sótero del Río center in the Puente Alto district or the Padre Hurtado Hospital in the San Ramón district, which despite being gigantic care centers that are crucially important at the territorial level, provide very few resources for medical technology and hiring of personnel.

Finally, I believe that a well-planned resource distribution is required to strengthen Chile's health system. A government administration that recognizes that health is a key concern from an economic, social, and political standpoint is required.

If you agree with my opinion or not, please let me know in the comments!, I appreciate it.