health
diciembre 23, 2025
Alerta en hospitales de Antioquia por presunta banda dedicada a robar equipos médicos
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TL;DR
- Hospitals in Antioquia are facing a surge in thefts of valuable medical equipment.
- Thieves gain access by posing as patients or visitors.
- Stolen items include portable ultrasound machines and defibrillators, impacting patient care, especially for pregnant women and emergency services.
- Aesa reports at least six thefts in the last six weeks across various municipalities.
- The estimated economic impact of recent thefts is around $300 million.
- Organized crime rings are suspected, possibly selling the equipment on black markets outside Antioquia.
- Aesa calls for increased security measures in hospitals and for private hospitals to report suspicious offers of medical equipment.
- Authorities acknowledge the "opportunity factor" but have not yet identified specific criminal organizations involved.
- Aesa highlights that thefts outside the Aburrá region are increasing.