The Ministry of Health announced on April 20 that nearly nine thousand free medical consultations were delivered over two days during a health campaign in the district of Talavera, province of Andahuaylas, Apurímac. The campaign took place on April 17 and 18 through the Minsa Móvil initiative.
This event is significant as it demonstrates both the high demand for healthcare services and the capacity for rapid response in this region. According to the Ministry, a total of 8,884 consultations were carried out at the Ricardo Palma Educational Institution, which served as a central location for comprehensive care.
Residents had access to various specialties including geriatrics, pediatrics, ophthalmology, gynecology, pulmonology, general medicine, optometry, obstetrics and psychology. These services were made available to people of all ages with an emphasis on timely evaluations and quality care.
The large turnout from early morning hours showed that there is strong community need for such interventions. Families with children and elderly members attended to receive care that would otherwise require long waits or travel to other cities. The provision of direct services locally aimed to remove these barriers.
As part of the campaign’s activities, free medications and reading glasses were distributed so patients could begin treatment immediately after diagnosis. This approach sought to eliminate economic obstacles and ensure continuity in recovery.
The Ministry said this effort reflects its ongoing commitment to improving access to specialized health services by bringing timely and quality care directly to regions most in need.
