Central Unitaria de Trabajadores

New IPS board member Mirtha Arias promises to combat medical supply shortages and employer evasion, but faces distrust from insured member associations questioning her independence.

Mirtha Arias, a union leader with three decades of experience, has become the first woman to sit on the Board of Directors of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS) in eight decades. She promises to prioritize the humanization of healthcare, speed up maternity leave payments, and protect the hospital's shelters.