Congress approved the allocation of SGD 2 million for the construction of its own new medical center.

The current Board of Directors of the Congress approved on January 9 the construction of a new medical center for Parliament to provide medical care “for a target group of 130 legislators and 2,000 workers”despite the fact that not all of them work personally.

According to Sunday fourth force, is a work whose design and equipment will initially cost 2 million sols. Parliamentarians supported this initiative, noting that it is important to have a better environment. For this reason, JAMFEC SAC was hired to seek consulting services for the preparation of technical working papers called “Local for the Medical Service of the Congress of the Republic” on a turnkey basis, which already costs about 35 thousand in tax. soles.

The location of the new wellness center will be in the park Jose Faustino Sanchez Carriónin the back Congress. Thus, the topic of 65 m2, which he currently occupies, will be postponed, and he will move to a kind of polyclinic with an area of ​​170 m2.

Victor Castillo, head of congressional general services, reasoned in a report that this construction is underway because the current theme lacks space for proper ventilation; In addition, he seeks to improve the privacy of people who are going to be treated for health problems.

This new medical center will have a triage area, four doctor’s offices, a pharmacy and treatment room for emergencies and emergencies, medical record storage, a cafeteria, a pantry, and a communication room.

What is striking is that, according to the report, congressmen already have health insurance and private health insurance that includes their relatives.

This new complaint against Congress adds to the expensive buffets announced last month and the controversial purchase of televisions, carpets and other goods that led to the resignation of José Chevasco as a top parliament official.

Congress defends construction

The Congress of the Republic this Sunday issued a statement in which it assured that the construction of a new medical center would cost 650,000 soles. and that the same themed furniture will be used for its implementation. In addition, it is emphasized that this initiative originated ten years ago, as the current topic is not given due attention.

“This room is not ventilated, the emergency room is surrounded and separated only by a screen, which does not provide the necessary privacy for quality care,” the document says.