Valencian Healthcare: Historic Budget of 9.453 Million Euros for 2026

The Ministry of Health allocates 267 million more than the previous year, representing 36% of the Generalitat's non-financial budget.

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The Ministry of Health will allocate 9.453 billion euros in 2026, an increase of 267 million compared to the previous year, representing 36% of the Generalitat's non-financial budget.

Minister Marciano Gómez described this budget as 'historic', asserting that Valencian healthcare has improved since June 2023 due to management based on planning, objectives, and a solid structure.
For Castellón, 5.61 million euros are allocated to the new General Hospital, 500,000 euros for the expropriation of the last plot, and 3 million for the renovation of the current hospital's Emergency Department.
Primary Care will receive 89 million euros for infrastructure, a 10% increase from the previous year. Investments in the province of Castellón include improvements in health centers such as Vinaròs II, Fernando el Católico in Castellón, Vila-real IV, Almassora, Forcall, Oropesa, and Montanejos, as well as the auxiliary clinic of Sant Jordi.
Across the Valencian Community, Primary Care has nearly 1.8 billion euros. 24-hour Urgent Care Centers will be launched with an investment of 12 million, of which 5 million are already included in the 2026 accounts. Digital tools such as a virtual assistant and the Digital Scribe will also be advanced to streamline care.
Mental Health and Addictions will receive almost 219 million euros, a 14% increase, to boost new hospital units, prevention programs, and mental health day hospitals. The Digital Health Strategy has a global budget of 235 million until 2027, with 140.6 million for 2026, including the Unique Health Record and artificial intelligence.
In the oncological field, rapid diagnosis circuits, personalized medicine, and advanced therapies will be maintained. Priority 1 waiting lists for oncological processes have been reduced by 60%, from 61 to 24 days.