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Doctors take their demands to Caacupé and criticize the government’s lack of response

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Members of Paraguay’s Doctors’ Union displayed signs at the Basilica of Caacupé calling attention to shortages of doctors, medical supplies and medicines.
  • Union representative Rossana González criticized what she described as a lack of government support and concrete responses.
  • The doctors later met Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela, who offered encouragement and urged them to persevere.

With signs in hand, members of Paraguay’s Doctors’ Union brought their complaints to Caacupé, where they attended Mass at the Basilica and publicly highlighted shortages they say persist across the public health system.

“Doctors are missing,” “We have no supplies,” “No Paraguayan should die because they are poor,” “We have no saline solution” and “The government does not listen to us” were among the messages displayed by the professionals. The union said the slogans reflect conditions faced daily in different health services, affecting both medical staff and patients seeking care.

Doctors are missing.

· Doctors’ UnionOne of the signs displayed during the union’s protest in Caacupé.

Doctor Rossana González voiced the sector’s concerns and criticized what she described as a lack of support from the government. She said doctors continue working despite difficult conditions and needs that, in her view, have not received concrete answers from authorities.

No Paraguayan should die because they are poor.

· Doctors’ UnionA protest sign highlighted the union’s concern about unequal access to health care.

The union said the issue goes beyond doctors’ working conditions. Shortages of personnel, medicines and supplies can directly affect patients, especially those who rely exclusively on the public system. González said the doctors would continue pressing their demands. “We will not give up,” she said.

After taking part in the day’s activities, the union members met Bishop Ricardo Valenzuela at the Bishop’s Office in Caacupé. They shared their concerns with him, and he offered words of encouragement and strength, advising them to continue their efforts and remain persistent.

We will not give up.

· Rossana GonzálezThe doctors’ union representative said the group would continue pressing its demands.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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