health
May 7, 2026
24-year-old young man died waiting for a transfer from Nueva EPS, after suffering a stroke
The crisis in the health system continues, with hundreds of patient stories clamoring for solutions that allow them to continue their treatments and receive timely, quality medical attention.
TL;DR
- Michelle Meléndez, a 24-year-old man, died in Soledad while waiting for a transfer authorization from Nueva EPS.
- He had suffered a stroke and required urgent surgery at a more complex medical center.
- His family made multiple requests over 10 days, but the authorization was granted too late.
- The case is presented as an example of the ongoing crisis in the healthcare system.