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Part of situation: Paraguay IPS and Public Health administrative crisis (15 clusters)

IPS Paraguay expands medical logistics and addresses drug shortages

Instituto de Previsión Social medical supply distribution labor disputes oncology medication shortage Paraguay healthcare

The Instituto de Previsión Social (IPS) in Paraguay has implemented several measures to address logistical and administrative challenges within its healthcare network.

To bolster medical logistics, the IPS has deployed four specialized vehicles to distribute medicines, serums, and sanitary supplies. These routes include coverage for the Itapúa region, internal transfers within the Parque Sanitario to the Hospital Central, and distribution in the Central Area, including Luque and Capiatá.

On the administrative front, the IPS is facing labor tensions. While the institution is conducting a contest to fill over 1,000 permanent vacancies for health and administrative staff, the union Sinadips has criticized the move. The union argues the number of positions is insufficient to cover its estimated 11,000 contracted workers and has called for better salary conditions for nursing staff.

Additionally, the IPS Administration Council has approved the acquisition of Oxaliplatino 100 mg injectable to address a months-long shortage of this oncology medication. The approval allows for the reception of an alternative brand and manufacturer different from the one originally awarded to Libra Paraguay SA, though a specific timeline for availability has not yet been established.

Entities

Derlis León · Instituto de Previsión Social · Libra Paraguay SA · Paraguay · Sinadips

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Two vehicles are dedicated to transporting supplies within the Parque Sanitario to the Hospital Central.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] One vehicle is assigned to cover various health units in the Itapúa region.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The council approved the reception of Oxaliplatino 100 mg injectable under a different brand and manufacturer than originally awarded. www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] IPS has activated four vehicles to distribute medicines, serums, and sanitary supplies.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The union claims there are approximately 11,000 contracted workers, making the 1,000 vacancies insufficient. www.ultimahora.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] A fourth vehicle is distributing serums and supplies in the Central Area, including Luque and Capiatá.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The IPS is conducting a contest to cover over 1,000 vacancies for health and administrative staff. www.ultimahora.com

Sources

IPS llama a licitación de anteojos mientras proveedora reclama pago [diarioparaguayo.com]
IPS y sindicato difieren sobre alcance de la desprecarización y reclamos salariales [www.ultimahora.com]
IPS aprueba compra de fármaco oncológico que falta hace meses [www.ultimahora.com]