Petro “destruyó” el sistema de salud colombiano, dice prestigiosa revista británica
La revista científica British Medical Journal (BMJ), una de las publicaciones científicas más influyentes y prestigiosa en Reino Unido y el mundo, pub...
TL;DR
- The British Medical Journal (BMJ) has analyzed Colombia's healthcare system, stating it is experiencing a crisis caused by recent political decisions.
- The report suggests that reforms by President Gustavo Petro's government have led to the collapse of a system that was once considered exemplary in Latin America.
- Manifestations of the crisis include delays in services, shortages of essential medicines, and the closure of key facilities like maternity wards.
- Experts cited in the BMJ article warn that political interference risks millions of lives and highlights the need for stable healthcare institutions.
- Colombia's healthcare system had previously been recognized by international organizations for its high coverage (99%) and efficiency.
- President Petro's administration implemented structural changes, arguing for state-exclusive management of healthcare and criticizing private entities.
- The intervention in several health promoting entities (EPS) and increased executive control over resources worsened financial problems.
- The BMJ concludes that the Colombian case serves as a warning against implementing ideological healthcare reforms without technical support, emphasizing the need for institutional stability.