Entra en vigencia alerta sanitaria oncológica en Chile

El gobierno de Chile publicó en el Diario Oficial el decreto que establece una alerta sanitaria oncológica a nivel nacional, tras la aprobación de la Contraloría General de la República. La medida otorga facultades extraordinarias al Ministerio de Salud para agilizar diagnósticos y tratamientos de cáncer a 33 mil personas en listas de espera. Regirá hasta el 30 de septiembre de 2026, con posibilidad de prórroga.

El decreto, promulgado por el gobierno de Kast, comenzó a regir hoy tras su publicación en el Diario Oficial. Dirigido a pacientes con garantías GES retrasadas y en listas No GES, busca resolver urgencias oncológicas afectando a 33 mil personas.

El Ministerio de Salud, liderado por la ministra May Chomali, recibirá poderes para contratar personal bajo el código sanitario, adquirir directamente bienes y servicios médicos, importar medicamentos y coordinar su distribución. En diez días hábiles, se publicará el Plan Operativo Nacional para contactar a los afectados e iniciar sus tratamientos.

Chomali enfatizó el carácter ético de la iniciativa: “Esta alerta sanitaria no es solo un tema administrativo, es un acto de responsabilidad. Decir con claridad que el Estado no puede llegar tarde, porque eso significa perder la confianza de las personas”. Los centros asistenciales contactarán directamente a los usuarios para agendar citas.

Si un centro no puede atender, los pacientes serán derivados a otro prestador convenido con Fonasa. La ministra llamó a usar el teléfono de Salud Responde si no hay contacto en las próximas semanas.

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