Vice President denies financial crisis at SeNaSa

Santo Domingo.- Vice President Raquel Peña dismissed claims that the National Health Insurance (SeNaSa) is facing a financial crisis, responding to concerns raised by the opposition party Fuerza del Pueblo and the Dominican Medical Association.

Peña emphasized that SeNaSa’s finances are stable and that the government continues to support the institution. She cited President Luis Abinader’s recent remarks, stating that while more resources may be needed, there is no crisis. She also noted that nearly two million people have joined the system under the current administration, reflecting progress toward universal healthcare.

Her remarks came during the reopening of the Fencing Pavilion at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center.

The opposition, however, claims SeNaSa has suffered a decline in management and finances, citing a rise in provider debt from 0.97% in 2020 to 44% in 2024, along with delays in medical services and operational issues. SeNaSa has yet to respond publicly to these accusations.