Prominent doctors Ernesto Behnke and Eddy Estévez pass away

The medical communities in Chile and the Dominican Republic are mourning the loss of two prominent physicians.

In Chile, Dr. Ernesto Arcadio Behnke Gutiérrez, a surgeon, obstetrician, and former national public health authority, has passed away. A graduate of the University of Chile, Behnke spent six years serving as a general practitioner in the remote area of Puerto Aysén, a period noted for its professional and personal significance given the limited connectivity and resources of the time.

In the Dominican Republic, Dr. Eddy Alfonso Estévez has died. A staff member at Centro Médico Cibao, Estévez was recognized by his colleagues and institution for his ethical standards, dedication to patient care, and his contributions to the medical sector in Santiago de los Caballeros.