Peru to build 34 health facilities in three regions to improve medical access

The National Infrastructure Authority (ANIN) signed three joint execution agreements with regional governments in Apurímac, Ayacucho, and Moquegua to build 34 new health facilities.

These projects involve an investment exceeding S/ 710 million to improve medical services for more than 157,000 residents. In Moquegua, the agreement focuses on constructing the new Hospital de Ilo, a category II-1 facility. This project requires an estimated investment of S/ 280 million to provide specialized medical equipment and infrastructure for over 103,000 inhabitants.

The goal is to increase local medical capacity so patients do not have to travel to other cities for specialized care. The agreements for Apurímac and Ayacucho involve the development of 33 first-level care centers to improve basic health access in urban and rural areas. The project in Apurímac includes 22 facilities with a projected investment of S/ 278.83 million for residents across six provinces.

In Ayacucho, 11 facilities will be built with an estimated investment of S/ 151 million to serve over 41,000 people in several provinces. These projects are part of the Plan Mil, a national initiative to strengthen first-level healthcare. Law N.° 32394 allows ANIN to design and execute these projects using a Modular Infrastructure System to standardize designs and optimize construction processes.

Regional leaders expressed that these projects will address urgent healthcare demands and improve the quality of life for families who currently travel long distances for medical attention.