The Ministry of Health of Peru announced on April 27 the start of the Intersectoral Roadmap 2026-2029, which aims to strengthen the country’s health system and move towards meeting standards set by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). This effort is part of Peru’s ongoing process to join the OECD.
The event was led by Minister of Health Juan Carlos Velasco, along with ministers from Interior and Labor, as well as Deputy Minister of Defense José Zapata, Óscar Fernádez, and Walter Chávez. The ministers highlighted the importance of intersectoral coordination in modernizing Peru’s health services.
“Today we begin a key process for the future of health in Peru. A process that responds to an urgent need for structural transformation for all Peruvians,” said Velasco. He explained that three main challenges must be addressed: ensuring universal access to quality services, overcoming fragmentation within the system, and guaranteeing financial sustainability so that it can respond effectively during health crises. These gaps were identified in the report “OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025”.
Velasco added: “Joining the OECD marks a milestone in Peruvian healthcare (…) We have to create a single system; service exchange must become visible and real so everyone can receive care across subsectors. We are preparing to present ourselves before the OECD in Paris, France.” Other cabinet members also said this multisectoral initiative will help modernize national healthcare through collaboration between Minsa (Ministry of Health), EsSalud (Social Security), and military and police health systems.
Ministerial authorities stated their alignment through EsSalud “so all Peruvians have timely access to healthcare services. Our goal is to close gaps so no Peruvian lacks medicine,” said Labor Minister MTPE.
During this session, main findings from “OECD Reviews of Health Systems: Peru 2025” were presented. The technical phase runs from April 27 until May 8 with plans to finalize a document for submission to a sector commission. The Ministry reports that its sector is first among government areas completing an evaluation by an OECD committee.
This initiative reaffirms what officials say is government commitment toward structural reform focused on quality care, efficient management, and public wellbeing.
