Overview
- Local authorities said the town will have round-the-clock medical cover, with a permanent doctor set to start on May 1 and stopgap shifts staffed by physicians from Necochea.
- A 34-year-old mother died of cardiac arrest near the La Dulce health unit when no doctor or ambulance was available, according to local reporting.
- The Necochea health secretary said nurses treated the patient under emergency protocols and argued the failure stemmed from a lack of doctors rather than budget cuts.
- Residents rallied to demand reliable urgent care, and people from nearby towns reported the same gaps in clinic hours and ambulance availability.
- Coverage varied by outlet, with TN detailing doctor hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., El Liberal emphasizing the absence of ambulances, and La Capital reporting the new staffing plan.