The national government has approved an increase in the budget for specialized hospitals and pediatric health residents, within the framework of the health emergency declared by Congress for the sector, according to Administrative Decision 29/2025 published today in the Official Gazette.
The measure modifies items of the General Budget of the National Administration for the 2025 fiscal year, channeling resources towards high-complexity hospitals such as Garrahan, El Cruce, and El Calafate, and other institutions like the Hospital de Cuenca Alta and the Hospital Presidente Néstor Kirchner.
The budget increase also extends to national specialized hospitals in mental health, addictions, and rehabilitation, as well as to national health residents.
The increase in funds will be compensated by a reduction in credits under the 'Treasury Obligations' item, with the aim of prioritarily addressing the needs of the pediatric health system and ensuring salary recomposition for both assisting and non-assisting staff.
The decision aims to guarantee funding for care and salary recomposition in key hospitals, in line with the provisions of the health emergency law for pediatric care and national residences, it was reported.
The measure was announced in the Official Gazette weeks after President Javier Milei decided to enact and suspend the Pediatric Emergency Law.
That law was passed by Congress, vetoed by the Executive Branch, but then the Parliament insisted and, with two-thirds of both Chambers, managed to get it approved.
However, when it came to implementing the letter of the law, Milei decided to suspend it, and now the Judiciary has several active claims to force its implementation.
