Mother denounces critical lack of supplies and state abandonment at Villa Hayes Hospital

Simeona Brítez has publicly denounced the dire conditions at the Villa Hayes Regional Hospital, where her son remains in critical condition without adequate treatment. She stated that the facility lacks essential supplies, functional equipment, and suitable conditions to care for critically ill patients.

Brítez's son was found in a critical state on the street due to drug addiction and was eventually transferred to the Villa Hayes hospital. Despite the dedication of the medical staff, the hospital's severe resource scarcity means families must cover the costs of necessary tests and medications themselves. Brítez reported being told upon arrival that the hospital "doesn't have absolutely anything" and is overcrowded.

Several diagnostic tests had to be conducted privately because the hospital's equipment is not operational. The building itself is reportedly in a state of disrepair, with poorly maintained restrooms, further compounding the challenging environment for patients and staff.

Brítez has spent over a decade trying to help her son, who began using drugs at 16. She criticized Paraguay's lack of specialized rehabilitation centers with sufficient multidisciplinary teams, stating there are "no psychologists, no psychiatrists, no medication or support." She also noted legal limitations in arranging involuntary commitment for an adult son, despite his grave health status.

Brítez holds the government responsible for the situation, pointing to a systemic failure in providing adequate healthcare and rehabilitation services. The hospital's condition and the lack of specialized care reflect a broader issue of state neglect, forcing families to bear the burden of their loved ones' critical health needs.