Hospital Francisco de Paula Santander faces emergency service crisis

The Hospital Francisco de Paula Santander in Santander de Quilichao is facing a critical situation due to severe overcrowding and limited infrastructure. While the hospital serves a regional population of over 400,000 people, its current facilities are struggling to manage the daily influx of patients.

Emergency services are reportedly at their limit, with medical staff working under difficult conditions to manage high patient volumes in restricted spaces. Although a new facility is in development, progress has been slow, leaving the traditional site to handle a demand that frequently exceeds its physical and human capacity.