Abandoned child in Santa Cruz hospital finds new home and specialized care
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A minor, abandoned for over a month at the Children's Hospital in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, has found a safe space.
- The child has been transferred to a specialized care center to receive necessary medical attention.
- The viceminister of Equality of Opportunities highlighted the inter-institutional coordination that led to this outcome, emphasizing the restoration of the child's rights.
A child abandoned at the Children's Hospital in Santa Cruz de la Sierra for over a month has finally been moved to a specialized care center, ensuring they receive the necessary medical attention.
The minor, who had been left at the hospital, will now benefit from dedicated care tailored to their health needs. The transfer to a specialized facility marks a significant step in restoring the child's rights and ensuring their well-being.
Jรฉssica Echeverrรญa, the viceminister of Equality of Opportunities, confirmed the development. She emphasized that this achievement was the result of extensive inter-institutional coordination aimed at protecting the child's rights. The viceministry remains committed to providing timely and dignified care to all vulnerable children and adolescents, prioritizing their best interests.
From the Vice-Ministry, we continue working so that every girl, boy, and adolescent in a vulnerable situation receives timely, dignified care with a comprehensive protection approach, prioritizing their best interests and well-being at all times.
Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.