# Healthcare access and infrastructure in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-access-and-infrastructure-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-09-29T02:37:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Discussions regarding healthcare access and infrastructure have emerged across several Latin American nations. In Bolivia and Colombia, the fundamental right to health has been a central theme. In Bolivia, the Hospital de Clínicas in La Paz has faced precarious infrastructure and limited resources, prompting academic workshops such as ‘La salud es un derecho de todos’ (Health is a right for all) to analyze social realities of access. In Colombia, legal frameworks have evolved to define health as an autonomous fundamental right encompassing social determinants like nutrition and sanitation. Developments in healthcare facilities continue in Bolivia and Panama. In Oruro, Bolivia, the Socamani Health Center is undergoing infrastructure improvements and road access upgrades to meet accreditation requirements. Meanwhile, in Panama, residents in the Las Palmas district are demanding the upgrade of their local health center to a MINSA-CAPSI, citing insufficient service hours and limited medical scope in remote areas. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Health centers in Bolivia and Panama face infrastructure and service demands Health centers in Bolivia and Panama face different developments: Socamani in Oruro moves toward accreditation, while Las Palmas residents demand upgraded medical services. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/health-centers-in-bolivia-and-panama-face-infrastructure-and-service-demands ### 2026-09-11: Healthcare access and rights discussed in Bolivia and Colombia Discussions in Bolivia and Colombia highlight the gap between the legal right to health and the reality of healthcare access, focusing on infrastructure needs and social determinants of well-being. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-access-and-rights-discussed-in-bolivia-and-colombia --- Cite as: Healthcare access and infrastructure in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-access-and-infrastructure-in-latin-america