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Paraguay's IPS president reports revenue up 60%, no more gurneys in hallways
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Paraguay's IPS president reports revenue up 60%, no more gurneys in hallways

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Paraguay's Institute of Social Security (IPS) president reported a 60% increase in revenue and improved hospital conditions.
  • Isaías Fretes stated that hospital hallways are no longer cluttered with gurneys and that essential equipment is functional.
  • The IPS president expressed optimism about addressing medication shortages and collaborating with prosecutors on past irregularities.

The president of Paraguay's Institute of Social Security (IPS), Isaías Fretes, expressed optimism about the institution's recovery, stating that revenue has increased by 60% and that hospital hallways are no longer filled with gurneys. Fretes met with President Santiago Peña to discuss the problems he encountered upon taking administration of the IPS.

The meeting was very positive. A pressing problem is the area of medication acquisition. We are very hopeful and I believe we will advance significantly in the coming weeks and the medications will soon be in the display cases of all pharmacies in all hospitals.

— Isaías FretesSpeaking about his meeting with President Santiago Peña and the progress made.

Fretes described the IPS as being "in intensive care" but insisted it could be revived. He highlighted progress in restocking essential medications and supplies, expressing hope for significant advancements in the coming weeks. He also confirmed that hemodynamics equipment is back in operation and noted progress with the "Virtual Hospital" platform.

When people believe, they support; when people believe, they help.

— Isaías FretesExplaining the 60% increase in revenue.

Despite improvements, Fretes acknowledged that issues persist, particularly in traumatology and general surgery. The IPS plans to organize marathon surgery campaigns in departmental centers to reduce waiting lists. Fretes emphasized his commitment to fulfilling the president's mission and assured that they are gathering evidence to collaborate with the prosecutor's office in punishing those responsible for irregularities.

There are no longer gurneys in the hallways.

— Isaías FretesDescribing the improved conditions in the hospital.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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