health
April 29, 2026
Discussion on the health system must start focusing on the patient, experts assure
The patient must be the axis of the model according to health sector actors. Photo: iStock
TL;DR
- The Colombian health system needs a roadmap to recover its response capacity without dismantling its foundations.
- The focus should shift to a patient-centered approach, organizing decisions, resources, and priorities around real needs.
- The system must adapt to deep differences between territories and population groups, addressing social and geographical gaps.
- Financial sustainability requires not only increased funding but also optimized use of resources and ensuring impact on care.
- The participation of the private sector is seen as a necessary complement to service provision.
- Addressing the fragmentation of the sector and building internal cohesion is crucial for advancing reforms.
- Health should be viewed as a driver of growth and an investment in economic and social development.
- Transparency and open information are essential to regain citizen trust in the system.
- Reforms require structural adjustments in management, access, and service organization, not just additional resources.