Peru's health system on 'Green Alert' for election runoff

The Peruvian Social Health Insurance (EsSalud) has declared a nationwide "Green Alert" in anticipation of the presidential election runoff scheduled for Sunday, June 7. This precautionary measure aims to guarantee the optimal provision of medical services and timely attention to any emergencies that may arise during the electoral process.

The institution explained that the "Green Alert" is designed to bolster the response capabilities of hospitals and healthcare centers, ensuring they are prepared for any situation that could occur on election day. This involves activating internal emergency plans and ensuring the availability of necessary human resources, medications, medical supplies, and equipment.

EsSalud has committed to maintaining 100% continuous operation of critical areas, including Emergency services, Intensive Care Units (ICUs), the Obstetrics Center, the Surgical Center, and Blood Banks. The measure also ensures that scheduled healthcare personnel and essential standby teams remain available to prevent any service interruptions. Each healthcare network will update its inventory of beds, ambulances, medications, and transport equipment, while also intensifying surveillance within their facilities.