The head of the health portfolio highlighted the importance of primary care professionals in the autonomous community, especially given territorial dispersion, the increase in chronic diseases, and population aging.
Gómez Caamaño identified family medicine as an essential piece of the Galician healthcare system, recalling the Primary and Community Care Reform Plan 2026-2030, which includes an investment of over 320 million euros and the creation of 644 new structural positions.
This reform aims to protect clinical attention time, reduce bureaucracy, improve appointment scheduling, and enhance the problem-solving capacity of health centers. Currently, pilot experiences are being developed in 14 health centers to evaluate a new appointment model with a maximum of 30 daily patient contacts.
The minister also mentioned the approval by the Consello da Xunta of the new organizational structure of the Galician Health Service (Sergas), which strengthens the primary and community care structure. Additionally, the Ministry of Health is offering 207 specialized training positions in family and community medicine this academic year.
Gómez Caamaño concluded by recognizing the significant work of scientific societies in continuous training and the improvement of clinical practice.
