The budget boost recorded in 2024 marks a turning point for science in the Archipelago. After years of stagnation, where investment fell to a historic low of 74,000 euros in 2018, the regional government has prioritized activity in hospital laboratories.

According to data from the Public Health Expenditure Statistics, most of these resources are managed through the Canary Islands Health Research Institute Foundation and the Canary Islands Health Research Institute. A large portion of the budget has been allocated to the remuneration of specialized personnel, consolidating a structure that seeks to recover the ground lost over the last decade.

In global terms, health spending in the islands stood at 4.574 billion euros, representing 7.9% of the regional GDP. This figure places the Canary Islands above the national average in per capita investment, with an expenditure of 2,036 euros per person, mainly allocated to hospital activity and primary care.