Health System
An elderly woman died in Cúcuta while demanding essential medications she had not received since September for her disabled son. The case highlights structural issues in elderly access to health services in Colombia. Lawyers stress the constitutional duty to protect this vulnerable group.
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Colombia's National Health Superintendency has reported an approximate $2.6 billion impact on the General Social Security Health System from 291 precautionary embargo measures. This situation threatens the financial sustainability and the right to health for Colombians. The most affected regions include Bogotá, Antioquia, Bolívar, and Caquetá.