Hospital de Trauma patients report shortage of medicines and supplies

Patients at the Hospital de Trauma are reporting a persistent shortage of essential medicines and medical supplies. The scarcity is forcing many patients to purchase their own medications, which creates a significant financial burden for working-class families.

According to those receiving care, the most critical deficiency involves broad-spectrum antibiotics required to treat bacterial infections. While patients have praised the quality of medical staff and diagnostic imaging services, the lack of available pharmacy stock remains a major obstacle to recovery.

Some patients have had to rely on external organizations, such as the Fundación Santa Librada, to secure necessary treatments like the antibiotic Inapem. The shortage continues to impact individuals recovering from various accidents and injuries within the public healthcare system.