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Over 190 homeless people affiliated with the health system in Cartagena
The Mayor's Office of Cartagena is advancing in the implementation of strategies for the comprehensive care of the homeless population. Through the Secretariat of Participation and Social Development, the District has reinforced actions focused on access to basic services, health, and social inclusion processes.
TL;DR
- Cartagena's Mayor's Office is implementing comprehensive strategies for the homeless population.
- Over 190 homeless individuals have been affiliated with the health system.
- The "Hogar de Paso Segundas Oportunidades" provides balanced meals, safe resting spaces, and dignified conditions.
- Since 2024, over 650 homeless individuals have used the shelter, with about 130 entering detoxification programs.
- Outreach efforts have rescued over 60 elderly homeless individuals and attended to over 145 people in 2026.
- The programs aim to provide access to essential services and promote recovery and social inclusion.