health
diciembre 17, 2025
Bolívar y su red hospitalaria: balance y proyección
La red hospitalaria del departamento de Bolívar atraviesa un momento clave de fortalecimiento, marcado por inversiones en dotación, infraestructura y nuevos servicios de atención que buscan reducir brechas históricas, especialmente en zonas rurales y apartadas. Así lo evidencia el balance más reciente de la Secretaría de Salud Departamental, que da cuenta de un esfuerzo sostenido durante 2025 y de su proyección para 2026.
TL;DR
- Bolívar's health network is being strengthened with investments in equipment, infrastructure, and new services.
- In 2025, over $5.9 billion pesos were invested in 618 biomedical devices for ESEs in 19 municipalities, benefiting 516,000 people.
- Infrastructure improvements include work on the Hospital Universitario del Caribe façade and the San Juan Hospital's delivery room.
- Three mobile health units have been acquired to bring specialized services to remote communities.
- ESE service portfolios have been enhanced with new specialist consultations, improving referral processes.
- A reduction in childhood malnutrition mortality was registered in 2025 compared to the previous year.
- Ambitious projects for 2026 include the replacement of the Arenal Hospital and the construction of new facilities in Magangué and María La Baja.
- The department plans further investments in ambulances, equipment, and infrastructure in 2026.