Families in Colombia report ongoing difficulties obtaining specialized formulas for children diagnosed with cow's milk protein allergy. Experts warn of risks to growth and development from delayed access.
Cow's milk protein allergy requires eliminating dairy and derivatives from children's diets. Without proper nutritional management, affected children may suffer deficiencies in calcium, iron, vitamin D and protein.
Dr. Laura Bustacara Díaz, a nutritionist and board member of the Colombian College of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, noted that it is common to see children over one year old without access to specialized medical nutrition for extended periods.
According to Supersalud data, approximately 1,227 complaints were recorded in 2025 regarding delays in delivering medical-purpose foods. Mothers such as Diana Carolina Gómez Sierra and Natalia González described cases of partial deliveries, ineffective tutela rulings and out-of-pocket purchases of the costly product.