The organization has expressed concern over the lack of oversight by the Ministry of Health, led by Marciano Gómez, regarding the concession's management. This complaint intensifies following an alleged scandal related to the purchase and potential reuse of single-use catheters, a practice the platform deems irregular and driven by cost-saving measures.
“"The purchase of catheters, as well as other disposable material, does not fall within the usual controls that the Ministry has established with the concession to date."
This response from the Ministry has been interpreted by the platform as further evidence of the ineffectiveness of control mechanisms to oversee the management of the company Ribera Salud in the health department. Therefore, they have reiterated their demand to end the concession and annul its extension.
The Vinalopó Platform has highlighted numerous citizen complaints that demonstrate a deficient functioning of the health department, with issues such as staff shortages, lack of coordination, and difficulty locating on-call doctors. These situations have led many residents to seek legal aid due to a feeling of helplessness, especially in cases involving deceased family members.
The platform, composed of organized citizens, functions as a mutual support network, sharing experiences and legal resources to clarify each case and prevent others from suffering similar situations. They emphasize the "horror" experienced by Vinalopó users and point to the alleged family ties of the current Minister of Health with the company Ribera Salud.
Furthermore, they have recalled the five-year extension of the concession, which they consider "unexplained," as the company allegedly has not complied with settlements with the Ministry of Health, nor has there been any information or progress on the supposed improvement commitments acquired between Ribera Salud and the Ministry with this extension.
