The Ministry of Health announced on April 30 that it will deploy a specialized and free mobile medical campaign in the district of Putumayo, Loreto, from May 1 to May 5. The initiative aims to bring health services closer to indigenous communities and vulnerable populations in one of the most remote areas of the Peruvian Amazon.
According to the announcement, the campaign will take place at the I-3 El Estrecho Health Center. Services offered include pediatrics, pulmonology, ophthalmology, traumatology, endocrinology, family medicine, and general medicine. These consultations are intended to help residents receive timely diagnoses and medical guidance in one location.
Additional services such as dentistry for adults and children, nutrition counseling, ultrasound exams, psychology support, obstetrics care, optometry checks, immunizations, and screenings will also be available. The Ministry said these offerings ensure comprehensive care for all age groups with an emphasis on prevention and early detection of diseases.
The intervention is designed with an intercultural approach to meet the specific needs of Putumayo’s indigenous communities. It seeks to provide access to specialized health services without requiring long journeys while respecting local geographic and social conditions.
To receive care during this campaign period, users must present their identification documents. The Ministry confirmed that medicines will be provided free of charge according to each patient’s medical evaluation. “With this action,” said the Ministry statement,”the Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to closing gaps in access to healthcare by providing timely, free-of-charge quality attention for Amazonian populations.”
