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San Andrés Hospital faces investigation over alleged parallel payrolls
The Colombian government and national oversight bodies have launched investigations into the Departmental Hospital of San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina following allegations of administrative irregularities. These include the existence of a suspected parallel payroll, irregular contracting processes, and the deterioration of medical equipment.
Minister of Health Ana María Vesga announced an exhaustive audit of all contracts, invoices, and resources. To facilitate this, the government will deploy a forensic team to analyze contractual processes and a technical team to strengthen hospital operations, including the acquisition of new medical equipment and an ambulance.
Additionally, Attorney General Gregorio Eljach confirmed that a team of five experts from the Procuraduría will travel to the archipelago to gather evidence. The investigation aims to determine responsibility for potential anomalies, such as contracts that may have favored relatives of departmental authorities and issues regarding the management of hazardous waste. The oversight body is also looking into reports that hospital workers have gone months without receiving their salaries.
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Abelardo De La Espriella · Ana María Vesga · Colombia · Girley Ordóñez Bowie · Gregorio Eljach · National Superintendency of Health · San Andrés, Providencia and Santa Catalina · San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina · Superintendencia Nacional de Salud
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Allegations include the existence of a parallel payroll at the hospital. uruguayaldia.com.uy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The investigation includes potential mismanagement of hazardous waste. larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Hospital workers have reportedly gone several months without receiving salaries. larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Procuraduría is sending a team of five experts to San Andrés to collect information. larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Investigations are looking into contracts that may have favored relatives of departmental authorities. larazon.co
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The San Andrés Departmental Hospital is under intervention by the National Superintendency of Health.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Governor Girley Ordóñez Bowie stated she was unaware of the parallel payroll allegations until recently. uruguayaldia.com.uy
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Ministry of Health will deploy a forensic team to audit hospital contracts.