The sale of subsidized gasoline to workers in the public health sector of the state of Táchira was suspended until further notice, according to the general secretary of the Federation of Workers of the state of Táchira (Fetratáchira), Melquiades Delgado, who highlighted that the liters were few. that they sold to them, but they were used to go to their workplace.
“They reported at the pump where they supply gasoline to health sector workers that gasoline was being supplied until yesterday and that it was going to be eliminated until further notice. Imagine yourself, a worker who with the little bit of gasoline that they gave him to be able to go home, to be able to go to work to comply with their standards and unfortunately now they have removed the gasoline subsidy, now it is true that it is going to end. complete the situation for health sector workers,” he expressed.
Delgado specified that they have tried to meet with the president of the Health Corporation, Rafael Medina, to raise the difficulties that hospital workers face when it comes to meeting schedules and with their work, in addition to the problems of mobilization, but they have not it has been possible.
“That his agenda is very busy, that he does not spend it in the Corporation, he spends it traveling throughout the state and unfortunately we want to meet with him, to raise serious problems that exist in the health sector at the state level” , said.
In addition to the suspension of gasoline at a subsidized price, Melquiades Delgado indicated that the transportation service that some workers had in the morning and at night was also suspended, because the unit used for this was lent to transport athletes to some national games.
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What mechanisms are in place to ensure healthcare workers have sufficient access to fuel given the new gasoline distribution system based on license plate numbers?
## Táchira Gas rationing sparks concern among healthcare workers
**Interviewer:** Joining us today is Melquiades Delgado, General Secretary of the Federation of Workers of the state of Táchira (Fetratáchira), to discuss the recent suspension of subsidized gasoline sales for public health workers in the region. Mr. Delgado, thank you for being here.
**Delgado:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Interviewer:** Can you tell us more about this suspension and what it means for healthcare workers in Táchira?
**Delgado:** The suspension of subsidized gasoline for health workers is deeply concerning. We were informed by authorities that this program is temporarily halted until further notice. This puts immense pressure on our already strained healthcare system. Many of our workers rely on their vehicles to reach patients in remote areas, and the high cost of unsubsidized fuel creates a significant financial burden.
**Interviewer:** We understand there was a new system for gasoline distribution announced recently. Can you shed some light on that?
**Delgado:** Yes, the national government recently announced a new gasoline distribution system based on vehicle license plate numbers. [[1](https://lanacionweb.com/regional/conozca-los-programas-de-suministro-de-gasolina-en-tachira/)]While this system aims to regulate fuel access, it unfortunately doesn’t seem to consider the specific needs of essential workers like those in the healthcare sector.
**Interviewer:** What are you and Fetratáchira doing to address this situation?
**Delgado:** We are actively engaging with the authorities to express our concerns and urge them to reconsider this decision. We are demanding the reinstatement of subsidized gasoline for health workers, recognizing its critical importance for ensuring the delivery of healthcare services in Táchira.
**Interviewer:** Mr. Delgado, thank you for sharing your perspective on this crucial issue. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates to our viewers.
**(End of interview)**
