UDI denunciará ante Fiscalía "actuar negligente" del Minsal por muerte de lactante en San Antonio

The UDI, a right-wing political party in Chile, plans to file a formal complaint with the prosecutor’s office against the Ministry of Health (Minsal) for what they consider ‘negligent action’ in the death of a 5-month-old infant in San Antonio. The child had been seeking medical attention for several days, but when she finally was seen at a public health center, doctors were unable to resuscitate her. The UDI claims that this failure points to wider issues within the Chilean health system, which they say is underfunded and poorly staffed. The Minsal has responded by saying that it is carrying out an investigation and has offered condolences to the child’s family. The case has sparked debate about the quality and accessibility of public healthcare in Chile. While the government has made strides in recent years to improve the system, critics argue that more needs to be done to ensure that all Chileans have equal access to quality care. The UDI’s response has been widely shared on social media, highlighting how passionate Chileans are about this issue. This article highlights how important it is to bring attention to potential oversights in the healthcare system, especially when such incidents lead to the loss of life.