The Ministry of Health (Minsa) informs that it has recommended to the president of the Health Committee of the Emiliano Ponce Health Center, in Calidonia, the immediate dismissal of the person caught on video physically and verbally assaulting a patient on March 2nd. The institution clarifies that this person is not a Minsa official, but a worker directly contracted by the Health Committee; therefore, it is up to said Committee to apply the corresponding sanction, in accordance with article 213 of the Labor Code. Additionally, Minsa has imposed a written sanction on an official from the institution who was involved in the incident reported by the patient. The Ministry of Health reiterates that it will not tolerate any act of disrespect, mistreatment, or conduct that attacks the dignity of patients in public health facilities. The institution reaffirms its commitment to guaranteeing a dignified, safe, and respectful care for the entire population, in compliance with the current administration's policy of putting the patient first. Likewise, we offer our apologies to the affected patient for what happened.
