Medical facilities in Guatemala and Dominican Republic receive new technology

The Ceibal General Accident Hospital in Guatemala has received a significant upgrade in medical equipment through the INFRAIGSS program. The delivery includes a retina surgery microscope—the first of its kind in the country—along with 127 hospital beds, 250 wheelchairs, and an orthopedic surgical table. This investment aims to strengthen orthopedic, traumatology, surgical, and ophthalmological services for IGSS affiliates.

In the Dominican Republic, the Hospital General de la Plaza de la Salud (HGPS) has integrated a robotic gait trainer, the REHA-STIM Gait Trainer GT II, into its rehabilitation services. Donated by the hospital's Volunteer Patronage, the robotic system assists patients with neurological conditions, such as stroke and spinal cord injuries, by guiding repetitive and controlled walking patterns. The technology allows therapists to customize speed, step length, and resistance to aid muscle strength, balance, and coordination.