Overview
- The Health Ministry reports that power and fuel shortages are limiting access to obstetric ultrasounds and delaying childhood vaccination schedules.
- Officials warn that more than 61,830 infants under one year who require special care could face heightened risks.
- Shortfalls of medicines, reagents, consumables and spare parts are affecting oncology, surgery, chronic-disease programs and emergency services.
- The health minister says organizational measures have been implemented to preserve essential services and maintain basic care.
- Gasoline distribution is being managed through the Ticket app, which caps allocations at about 20 liters per user and is so congested that motorists face months-long waits, as authorities also cite fewer flights and higher freight costs for hindering urgent medical supplies.