The government of President Nayib Bukele continues strengthening El Salvador’s health system by modernizing mobile medical services. This morning, the Solidarity Health Fund (Fosalud) announced an investment of more than $35,000 to update its portable dental equipment, ensuring better care for children, adolescents, women, and seniors in communities across the country.
The new equipment includes a portable dental chair, lamp, spittoon, and ultrasound devices, allowing dentists to perform procedures such as fillings, prophylaxis, sealants, extractions, and fluoride applications during mobile health campaigns.
Carlos Núñez, director of Fosalud, emphasized that the program is designed to reach the most remote cantons. “This guarantees that the vulnerable population receives the care they deserve. Our goal is to bring doctors and specialists to the communities that need them most,” Núñez said.
In addition to upgrading equipment, training sessions for dentists and dental assistants are already underway, ensuring first-class care and correct use of the new tools. More than 100 mobile dental clinics have been carried out this year, and with the replacement of outdated equipment, thousands of Salvadorans are expected to benefit from improved services.
Through these initiatives, El Salvador’s government reaffirms its commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare, ensuring that even the most isolated communities receive modern and efficient medical attention.