Considerations on health reform process (1993-2013) and social participation in Peru

The sanitary reform process undertaken by the Peruvian government (1993-2013) has favored the financial aspect over the health issues and has focused primarily on constraining the costs. This has lead to a restriction in the quality and access to the services. It is important to analyze the Peruvian case especially the health movement led by Foro de la Sociedad Civil en Salud (Forosalud) and what this experience can mean for social movements undertaken in our Latin American continent. In this study the purpose is to analyze the extent of social participation as opposed to contemporary reforms of health systems in Peru.

Health care reform; Social movement; Right to health; Peru