Provincial deputy Mario Fiad warned on Apr. 2 about a shortage of flu vaccines in Jujuy, criticizing the national government’s actions and raising concerns for public health as winter approaches.
Fiad said that the lack of vaccine supplies puts vulnerable groups at risk and called attention to what he described as government neglect. The issue matters because delays or shortages in vaccination can increase the risk of illness among children, elderly people, and those with chronic conditions during colder months.
Fiad said that “the ‘chainsaw’ of Javier Milei does not distinguish between political expenses and fundamental rights,” alleging that health centers across the province are left without basic supplies needed to prevent influenza before winter arrives. He described the lack of vaccine shipments from the national government as an “unprecedented act of irresponsibility.” According to Fiad, “the management of La Libertad Avanza decided that epidemiological prevention is just another line item to be cut for fiscal balance.”
The deputy also suggested that while public spending on health is being reduced, funds are redirected toward other sectors. He argued this approach treats health as a business rather than a human right and claimed it benefits certain businesspeople connected to those in power while weakening the public system.
“In the middle of this clash of interests are retirees, children, and patients with chronic illnesses,” Fiad said. With cold weather approaching and vaccination schedules uncertain, he warned that Jujuy faces a potential public health risk due to administrative decisions made by officials in Buenos Aires.
