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Janine Prado Questions Direct Hiring and Rising Public Debt: 'We Are Still Improvising'
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Janine Prado Questions Direct Hiring and Rising Public Debt: 'We Are Still Improvising'

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Janine Prado criticizes direct hiring practices and the rising public debt, stating "We are still improvising."
  • She compared the Ministry of Health's (Minsa) ambulance rental deal to a past acquisition by the Social Security Fund (CSS).
  • The Minsa deal involves renting 43 ambulances for $44.2 million over 49 months, while the CSS acquired 55 ambulances for $9 million.

Lawmaker Janine Prado has voiced strong criticism regarding direct hiring and the escalating public debt, asserting that the government's approach is characterized by improvisation. Her remarks highlight concerns over fiscal management and procurement processes.

Prado specifically pointed to a contract by the Ministry of Health (Minsa) for the rental of 43 ambulances over 49 months at a cost of $44.2 million. She contrasted this with a previous acquisition by the Social Security Fund (CSS), which purchased 55 ambulances for $9 million.

While acknowledging potential differences in the scope or terms of the acquisitions, Prado questioned the significant cost disparity. Her comments underscore a broader debate about transparency and efficiency in public spending, particularly concerning essential services like healthcare transportation.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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