Bolivia cancer hospital crisis: 4-month waits, staff and supply shortages

The Hospital Oncológico de Santa Cruz faces a severe crisis with patients waiting up to four months for care, compounded by shortages of staff, beds, infrastructure, and equipment. The director calls the situation 'worse than critical,' indicating systemic failure in oncology services. This strains Bolivia's healthcare capacity and may worsen patient outcomes, though the full scope and government response remain unclear.