Healthcare facilities in Paraguay and Uruguay face staffing and care delays

Reports from Paraguay and Uruguay highlight significant issues within regional hospital systems. In San Lorenzo, Paraguay, a parent reported deplorable conditions at the Hospital Calle’i pediatric emergency area. The complaint cited severe staffing shortages, noting a single nurse managing approximately 60 patients during a night shift. The parent also alleged that medical residents lacked basic technical skills, such as managing IV equipment, and described physical deterioration of the facility, including mold on walls and broken furniture.

In Maldonado, Uruguay, a family is seeking answers regarding delays in specialized care for a 49-year-old patient. The patient, hospitalized for a suspected stroke, reportedly waited 17 days to be evaluated by a neurologist. Additionally, the family reported that the patient developed skin lesions on both hands that remain undiagnosed, despite requests for dermatological consultation. The family claims coordination errors regarding medical orders further delayed necessary studies.