# Healthcare infrastructure and equipment status in Peru andm-

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-infrastructure-and-equipment-status-in-peru-andm
> Updated: 2026-10-07T23:33:40.000Z. Sources: 42. Developments: 2.

Healthcare developments in Peru and Chile show contrasting trends in infrastructure and equipment availability. In Peru, the Hospital Antonio Lorena in Cusco has initiated testing for a new 3-Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner, marking the first equipment of its kind in southern Peru. This process, managed by the National Health Investment Program (PRONIS), aims to verify safety and performance for neurology and oncology studies.

In Chile, efforts toward modernization are seen at the Hospital Clínico Herminda Martín, where approximately 2,400 employees are undergoing induction for the new Hospital Regional de Ñuble. However, significant equipment shortages have been reported at the Hospital Dr. Ernesto Torres Galdames in Iquique. The Medical Workers Association (AFUMED) warned that the facility has lacked an operational scanner or MRI machine for two months, forcing clinical teams to rely on private exams or emergency patient transfers.

## Claims

- The Adult Medical Emergency Unit at IPS Central Hospital regularly receives between 140 and 180 patients despite having only 122 beds. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Medical professionals serving PAMI are facing financial precarity because service fees have not kept pace with rising operational costs. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- More than 1,000 surgical procedures have been suspended at Hospital Durand due to a shortage of specialized intensive care professionals. (single source)
- Approximately 250 gastroenterology, endoscopy, and colonoscopy studies are currently delayed at Hospital Durand. (single source)
- Argentina recorded 31,338 cases of syphilis in the general population during 2026. (single source)
- Syphilis cases in Argentina increased by 80.8% compared to the 2022-2025 average. (single source)
- PAMI affiliates can request free medication if the cost exceeds 15% of their pension income, even if they exceed standard income limits. (single source)
- Dental professionals associated with APPAMIA suspended scheduled appointments for 72 hours due to insufficient fee increases. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-07: Healthcare systems in Argentina, Paraguay, and Mexico face critical shortages

Healthcare systems in Argentina, Paraguay, and Mexico face critical shortages of medicine, staff, and beds, leading to surgical suspensions, rising syphilis rates, and widespread worker protests.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-updates-toledo-icu-celebrates-50-years-iquique-hospital-faces-equipment-shortages

### 2026-09-29: Healthcare facilities in Peru and Chile advance operational readiness

Healthcare facilities in Peru and Chile are advancing operational readiness: Cusco's Hospital Antonio Lorena is testing its first 3-Tesla MRI, while Chile's HCHM staff begin induction at a new hospital.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-facilities-in-peru-and-chile-advance-operational-readiness

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