The official inauguration of the oncology ward at the Villa Hayes Regional Hospital, in the department of Presidente Hayes, took place this Monday. This new infrastructure, built with the cooperation of the Government of Presidente Hayes, will allow patients to access studies closer to their homes.
The event was headed by the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña, accompanied by the Minister of Health, María Teresa Barán, as well as other national, departmental and local authorities.
In this context, the Minister of Public Health, María Teresa Barán, highlighted that the inauguration is a clear example of teamwork that allows for better results.
“The departmental government has invested in improving infrastructure and equipment. We, as the Ministry of Health, are providing them with trained and qualified human resources, as well as supplies and medicines to carry out care,” she emphasised.
The Secretary of State stressed that this new infrastructure, carried out through the cooperation of the Governorate of Presidente Hayes, will allow patients to access studies closer to their homes.
To this end, an investment of 2.8 billion guaraníes was made, it has 14 chemotherapy chairs, four consulting rooms and modern recovery and procedure rooms, tripling the current care capacity.
“Today we have tripled our capacity to provide care thanks to the collaboration between the government, the governorate and the community. In addition, we have increased the number of specialised personnel to ensure quality care,” said the minister.
He also highlighted the palliative care law, which will allow for a comprehensive approach to be offered to cancer patients in advanced stages of life.
President Santiago Peña admitted that the work promoted by the National Cancer Institute (Incan) will never be enough if there is no commitment to prevention policy.
“Today we have come to tell those people who are fighting this battle (against cancer) that they are not alone. We know that there is still a long way to go, but we are determined to move forward step by step in this area, which is fundamental and which is the care and attention of health,” said Peña.
The said that the oncological issue is a serious problem in Paraguay and that is why it requires collaboration and, above all, work between all sectors.
“I am happy to come and share this morning with you. My heart is moved when I hear the testimonies. When we turn pain into love, we are capable of generating something very important,” he said.
