At the University Hospital of Valle Evaristo Garcia in Cali, Colombia, half of the facility was damaged following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the region, causing at least 273 deaths and injuring over 3,800 people. With public hospitals at full capacity, local health officials have implemented a strategy to stabilize the healthcare system, utilizing expansion zones and temporary clinics to accommodate the influx of patients. Despite ongoing challenges, officials report that the situation is under control due to effective coordination among government and volunteer organizations.
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Colombia earthquake prompts hospitals to adapt for emergency care
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