Health

Opposition Sinks Health Reform Bill in Colombia

The government's attempt to reform healthcare in Colombia hit a roadblock as the political opposition successfully stopped the proposal. After intense debates that lasted...

Colombia Intervenes in Major Health Insurers Amid Crisis

Only 24 hours after announcing the public intervention of Sanitas, the second largest private health company (EPS) in Colombia, the state has decided to...

Colombia Intervenes in Sanitas, the Second Largest Health Care Company

The Colombian government has stepped in to manage Sanitas, the country's second-largest health provider, due to ongoing financial difficulties. This intervention comes after months...

Wolbachia, Colombia’s Successful Method in the Fight against Dengue Fever

Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease that affects millions of people worldwide, remains a public health challenge in Colombia. However, an innovative new approach known as...

Decisive Week for Health and Pension Reforms in Colombia

This week marks a crucial period for Colombia's health and pension reform plans, both significant government legislative efforts currently at a standstill in the...

Global Patients Choose Colombia for Medical Tourism

Colombia has recently emerged as a destination in the global medical tourism industry. This shift, which began to gain traction in the early 2020s,...

Colon Cancer on the Rise for Young Adults in Colombia

Colon cancer used to be typically diagnosed in older people, but this no longer seems to be the case. One out of every five...

Colombia to Host HR25 International Anti-drug Summit

The International Harm Reduction Conference, created by the English non-governmental organization Harm Reduction International, will be held from April 27-30, 2025 in Bogota. The...

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