Heartbreaking! Seven-year-old boy with hemophilia died waiting for medication from Nueva EPS

A seven-year-old boy identified as Kevin Arley died after two months without receiving the necessary medication to treat his hemophilia, while awaiting delivery from Nueva EPS, a health service provider currently under intervention.

Heartbreaking! Seven-year-old boy with hemophilia died waiting for medication from Nueva EPS

TL;DR

  • Kevin Arley, a seven-year-old boy with hemophilia, died after a two-month wait for medication from Nueva EPS.
  • His mother pleaded with the health provider, stating the last medication received was on December 2nd.
  • Nueva EPS allegedly cited a lack of contract as the reason for the delay in medication delivery.
  • The child experienced severe bleeding, including vomiting blood and nosebleeds, after a fall.
  • Despite being transferred to Bogotá in critical condition, Kevin arrived too late for effective treatment.
  • The mother blames Nueva EPS for her son's death and alleges the company is causing other patient deaths.
  • Nueva EPS is currently under administrative intervention due to service irregularities.
  • This case highlights broader issues of medication delivery and procedure authorization delays by various EPS.