The president of the Institute of Social Welfare (IPS), Isaías Fretes, continues to expose the irregularities found in the institution. This time, he revealed that the Central Hospital's laundry is facing a critical situation: of the five washing machines, two have been out of order for three years. The lack of equipment forces employees to carry water in buckets to wash sheets, gowns, towels, and other reusable materials.
Furthermore, the area does not have running water, due to an unfinished construction project, which further aggravates the problem. "It's the first filter to kill all hospital bugs and they are broken. Imagine, no one cares. How can this be?" said Fretes, outraged, in an interview with a television station.
The head of the IPS acknowledged that the institution is facing a serious financial crisis, which forces drastic measures. As a palliative solution, he announced that he will resort to a leasing system, a modality of equipment rental with a purchase option, to normalize the laundry's operation.
In parallel, the IPS Ingavi Surgical Specialties Hospital is promoting World Thyroid Week, from May 18 to 25, focusing on the early diagnosis of thyroid diseases. According to the IPS Ingavi press office, endocrinologist Rosa Vega warned that these pathologies mainly affect women and that early detection can drastically change quality of life. Warning signs include persistent fatigue, unexplained weight changes, hair loss, intolerance to cold or heat, changes in the menstrual cycle, and difficulty swallowing. The doctor advised against self-diagnosis and self-medication, advocating for clinical evaluation and specific tests.
On Friday, May 22, at 2:00 PM, an informational meeting will be held in the Auditorium Hall of the IPS Ingavi Polyclinic, to clarify doubts about hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, nodules, and the influence of diet, sleep, and stress on hormonal health.