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Society - May 20, 2026, 2:33 PMEssap Begins Works in Concepción After Pressure from Residents and President's Absence

After months of complaints, Essap began upgrading water and sewage networks in Concepción. The state-owned company's president, Luis Fernando Bernal, missed two meetings with the Municipal Council before attending and promising to replace 1,200 meters of sewage collectors.

Health - May 18, 2026, 2:56 PMIPS announces removal of over 800 obsolete medicines in first cleanup

The president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS) announced the removal of over 800 medicines acquired without justification, as part of a spending reduction plan. The measure was presented at a press conference and aims to eliminate obsolete items from the stock.

Health - May 18, 2026, 4:57 AMIPS identifies a thousand medications purchased without justification and announces cleanup of the formulary

The president of the Social Insurance Institute (IPS), Isaías Fretes, presented this Monday (18) the results of the formulary review, identifying about a thousand products acquired unnecessarily, which expire unused. The measure aims to clean up the Health Fund's finances and redirect resources to effective purchases. President Santiago Peña reiterated support for Fretes until 2028, highlighting spending efficiency and combating evasion as priorities.