Following a prompt response to the health crisis reported in Peru a few weeks ago, the
, through the Military Assistance and Advisory Group and in collaboration with Baxter Laboratories, delivered a donation of 160,000 units of saline solution, valued at US$107,000, to the Peruvian
This contribution, which reflects the ongoing collaboration between both nations, will be distributed to Minsa in Lima and to the Regional Health Directorates of Piura, Loreto, and Tumbes.
The embassy's Defense Attaché, Navy Captain Jason Weddle, emphasized that "this donation will directly benefit the Peruvian population by ensuring essential supplies at health centers."
As part of the bicentennial of diplomatic relations, whose celebrations began in May, this initiative reaffirms the commitment of both countries to the health and well-being of our region.
Cases
The first case occurred on March 20, when a 46-year-old nurse was administered saline solution from the Medifarma company, at the Sanna clinic, in Lima's San Borja district.
Three days later, a one-year-old baby passed away after receiving the same drug.
Meanwhile, Alejandra Carpio, 25, was admitted to a clinic in San Borja for a cold and received the medication. Days later, she suffered brain death and was taken off life support on April 18.
In the city of Cusco, two young people, aged 24 and 33, died after receiving the same product. However, they were not the only ones.
The medication also took the lives of two adults in the city of Trujillo. They had been in a coma for several days at the Sanchez Ferrer Clinic, part of the Sanna network.
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