# Healthcare infrastructure strain in Piura, Peru > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-infrastructure-strain-in-piura-peru > Updated: 2026-08-30T22:39:31.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. The healthcare system in Piura, Peru, has faced significant strain due to overwhelming patient demand and seasonal health risks. Health Minister Luis Dyer acknowledged that the Santa Rosa Hospital has “collapsed” under the pressure, citing issues with broken equipment, insufficient staffing, and a lack of medical supplies. To address these challenges, the Minister announced plans for a new emergency hospital supported by private sector contributions and foreign donations, while also initiating a dengue vaccination campaign for residents aged 10 to 20. In response to the El Niño phenomenon, technical teams from Enosa and the Regional Health Directorate have begun inspecting electrical infrastructure to ensure service continuity. These contingency measures include reviewing generator sets, the vaccine cold chain, and oxygen plants at the Hospital de la Amistad Perú Corea Santa Rosa and ten other health centers across the Piura region. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-30: Enosa inspects hospital generators in Piura amid El Niño contingency Enosa is inspecting generators and electrical supplies at Hospital Santa Rosa and ten health centers in Piura to ensure service continuity during the El Niño phenomenon. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/enosa-inspects-hospital-generators-in-piura-amid-el-nio-contingency ### 2026-08-22: Peru Health Minister acknowledges Santa Rosa Hospital collapse in Piura Peruvian Health Minister Luis Dyer acknowledged the collapse of Santa Rosa Hospital in Piura due to high demand, while announcing plans for a new emergency hospital and a dengue vaccination drive. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-health-minister-acknowledges-santa-rosa-hospital-collapse-in-piura --- Cite as: Healthcare infrastructure strain in Piura, Peru. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-infrastructure-strain-in-piura-peru