EsSalud expands clinical capacity in Piura to prepare for El Niño

Zulema Tomas, the executive president of EsSalud, announced the implementation of six clinical surveillance units and 103 hospital beds in Piura, Peru.

These measures aim to provide diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering from dengue and leptospirosis, which are common health risks during the El Niño phenomenon. The health organization plans to reach a 90% medication supply rate in the region.

To support this goal, the agency is establishing two strategic warehouses at CAP III Castilla to store medical devices and preserve vaccines. Tomas also visited the Cayetano Heredia hospital to inspect the operational capacity of the facility and ensure the continuity of care during potential health emergencies. In addition to infrastructure, the agency has intensified dengue vaccinations in priority areas of Piura. Health officials report that they have already administered more than 1,000 doses to date.

The organization also launched an intervention at Hospital Perú, where a team of more than 20 health professionals provided over 2,000 medical consultations in specialties such as family medicine, otorhinolaryngology, and psychology to reduce wait times for patients.