Medical organizations denounce humanitarian crisis after the death of Kevin Acosta
More than a dozen medical, scientific, and patient associations issued a joint statement denouncing the severe humanitarian crisis afflicting Colombia's health system.
TL;DR
- More than a dozen medical, scientific, and patient associations have issued a joint statement denouncing a grave humanitarian crisis in Colombia's health system.
- The crisis is highlighted by the case of Kevin Acosta, a child with hemophilia who died after allegedly not receiving treatment from Nueva EPS.
- Organizations criticized statements made by the Minister of Health and the President, deeming them "damaging" to affected patients and families.
- The statement also questions the public disclosure of the minor's clinical information, citing privacy laws.
- Nueva EPS, under government control for two years, is reportedly facing a severe financial crisis, leading to payment delays and affecting its assets.
- Over 9,000 health services reportedly closed between 2024 and 2025, reducing healthcare capacity and timely treatment access for thousands.
- Critical conditions for healthcare workers are also mentioned, with significant delays in payments and long working hours.
- The associations demand a public rectification and apology from the National Government to Kevin Acosta's mother.
- They also call for strict respect for medical record confidentiality, an immediate plan to guarantee medications and treatments, and an investigation into alleged corruption in public health fund management.