Colombia quake damage to hospitals estimated at COP 1.9T; Minsalud rolls out emergency measures

Colombia's health ministry (Minsalud) estimates the August 10 earthquake caused COP 1.9 trillion in damage to the hospital network and has implemented new emergency measures. The figure is an official estimate; the scope of damage and funding sources remain unclear. This strains public health infrastructure and fiscal resources, potentially affecting regional health service delivery.