Paraguay hospital completes four months of surgeries in three days

A pilot program at the IPS Hospital in Villarrica has dramatically reduced surgical waiting lists, completing in three days the volume of procedures that would typically take four months. The initiative, part of a broader institutional plan to tackle backlogs, saw its first surgical marathon begin Wednesday.

Dr. Isaías Fretes, president of the Institute of Social Security (IPS), visited the Villarrica hospital and declared the operation a resounding success, exceeding initial expectations. He emphasized that the project's success stems from the hospital's infrastructure and the dedication of its medical and administrative staff, who are volunteering their time without additional pay for the extended work hours.

Fretes explained that the marathon is inspired by a previous successful assistance model he led before heading IPS. Villarrica was chosen for this pilot due to its suitable facilities and capacity. The program aims to extend this efficient model to other IPS facilities across the country. Notably, all 40 patients who benefited from the marathon underwent surgery without incurring any extra costs, reinforcing the IPS's commitment to removing financial barriers and long waits for its insured members.

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All these patients were operated on without contributing a single guaraní.