Cusco's Antonio Lorena Hospital Delivery Postponed Again to 2026 Amid Funding and Power Issues

The long-awaited Antonio Lorena hospital in Cusco, Peru, faces yet another delay, with its delivery now pushed back to November 8, 2026. This latest postponement follows a request from the construction consortium, Stiler Ripconciv Tecnoedil, for an additional 115 days and a significant increase in the contract value.

Rodolfo Larota, a representative of the Cusco Medical Federation, stated that the consortium initially sought an S/140 million contract increase, though the National Health Investment Program (PRONIS) reportedly approved an additional S/35 million. Larota attributed the delays partly to a lack of sufficient funding from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), citing an approximate debt of S/87 million to the consortium.

In response, the Medical Federation has urgently called for the Ministers of Health and Economy, the President of the Council of Ministers, and the President of the Republic to visit Cusco. They demand clear explanations and guarantees for the necessary fund disbursements to meet the new November 2026 deadline. "We want our hospital by November 8, yes or yes," Larota emphasized, noting that the project has already been waiting for over 12 years, with previous delays also linked to budgetary problems.

Further complicating matters, Larota raised concerns about the electrical supply for the hospital's equipment testing. PRONIS indicated that Electro Sur Este is providing approximately 900 kilovolts, falling short of the 3100 kilovolts required for testing high-capacity equipment. Despite assurances from the power company, the federation claims the required power is not being delivered.

The federation plans to inspect the hospital's infrastructure, equipment, and systems this Thursday with civil society representatives. Larota also highlighted the current lack of CT scanners in both the Antonio Lorena and Cusco Regional hospitals, underscoring the precarious state of medical care in the region.

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We want our hospital by November 8, yes or yes.