Colombians in various cities across the country marched against the corruption in the nation’s health system and the poor health services it provides, RCN Radio reported Tuesday.
About 5,000 people, consisting of many patients and health workers, marched in the capital city Bogota to protest the mismanagement of resources, with much of the anger directed at the corrupt health insurance insurance companies (EPS) that many are obligated to join as part of the national health plan.
Similar marches were held in other parts of the country, with over a 1,000 people attending the rally in Medellin and an estimated 500 in Cali.
The people of Manizales, in the central department of Caldas, and Popayan in southwestern Cauca department, also held rallies, with further complaints related to the possible closure of hospitals and a perceived lack of security.