Overview
- The Lima Centro Prevention of Crime office conducted an on‑site inspection on Feb. 9 at Hospital Guillermo Almenara led by prosecutor Roldán Soto Salazar.
- The review covered Pharmacy, Emergency, ICU and Intermediate Care, with participation from SUSALUD, EsSalud, DIRIS Lima Sur and the Health Ministry.
- Authorities warned the shortages could constitute crimes against public health and omission of functions, urging immediate purchasing to protect patient care.
- Patients reported prolonged shortages that disrupted chemotherapy and immunotherapy schedules, forcing some families to buy medicines privately.
- EsSalud said it provided documentation to prosecutors, reported the hospital pharmacy is 93% supplied, and noted ongoing international purchases via CEABE and temporary stock‑sharing, with procurement expected to conclude between March and April.