Uruguay Expands Health Services for Students Nationwide

On 6 November, Uruguay’s Education Ministry, Public Health Ministry and State Health Services Administration presented the Salud al Aula initiative at the CECAP centre in Brazo Oriental. The programme plans to expand eye-care, dental and mental-health services for students nationwide during 2027. No programme budget was disclosed. The initiative creates opportunities for healthcare providers, diagnostic suppliers and school-health service partners. HPC can support healthcare planning, procurement research and health-technology assessments.