Social Security Fund guarantees hemodialysis continuity in Chiriquí, clarifies rumors

The Social Security Fund (CSS) has issued a statement assuring the public that hemodialysis services in Chiriquí remain uninterrupted. The institution is actively refuting circulating rumors suggesting that it is funding patient treatments at private clinics.

In its clarification, the CSS emphatically stated that it is not authorizing or covering hemodialysis treatments in private facilities, a claim that has reportedly caused uncertainty among patients and their families in the province. The CSS is urging individuals requiring hemodialysis to continue attending their scheduled sessions at the institution's own facilities without hesitation.

The CSS highlighted that its own hemodialysis centers are staffed by specialized personnel and equipped with the necessary machinery to ensure treatments are safe, continuous, and of high quality. Patients currently receive care at the Hospital Dionisio Arrocha in Puerto Armuelles and at Salas A and B of the Hospital Dr. Rafael Hernández in David.

To combat misinformation, the CSS implored citizens to consult only official CSS communication channels and to refrain from sharing unverified information. This measure aims to prevent undue concern among patients and their families regarding the continuity and quality of their essential medical treatments.