# Argentine school health programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-school-health-programs > Updated: 2026-09-24T02:39:43.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Public health initiatives in Argentina have focused on providing medical services to students through various regional programs. In Saladas, the ‘Ver para ser Libres’ initiative provided free ophthalmological exams and prescription glasses to hundreds of children and adolescents aged 6 to 17. This collaborative effort involved the Corrientes Province Ministry of Social Development, the National Ministry of Human Capital, the National University of the Northeast, and the Municipality of Saladas. In the Province of Buenos Aires, the ‘Salud Escolar Bonaerense’ program completed its first year, reaching over 36,000 students across 1,703 schools. The initiative, a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the General Directorate of Culture and Education, administered more than 16,000 vaccines. Evaluations of first-grade students identified various needs, including dental care (32%), ophthalmology (22.2%), vaccination completion (18.8%), and nutrition services (8.8%). ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Buenos Aires school health program reaches 36,000 students The ‘Salud Escolar Bonaerense’ program in Buenos Aires has served over 36,000 students in its first year, providing vaccinations and health screenings that identified critical needs in dental and vision care. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buenos-aires-school-health-program-reaches-36000-students ### 2026-09-19: Saladas implements free vision care program for youth The ‘Ver para ser Libres’ initiative in Saladas, Argentina, provided free eye exams and glasses to hundreds of children and adolescents through a multi-level government and university collaboration. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saladas-implements-free-vision-care-program-for-youth --- Cite as: Argentine school health programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-school-health-programs