The Ministry of Health of Peru held a meeting with its Chilean counterpart on April 20 to exchange technical knowledge about the design and implementation of centralized procurement models for medicines. The discussion focused on improving the efficiency of supplying oncology treatments.
This initiative is seen as an important step toward modernizing Peru’s healthcare management system. By learning from regional partners, officials aim to strengthen cooperation that ensures better access to critical medications.
The Peruvian delegation was led by Dr. Luis Loro Chero, Vice Minister of Health Benefits and Insurance, along with Dr. Alberto Tejada Conroy, Director General of the Office of International Technical Cooperation; Dr. Karim Córdova Pinedo, Director General at Cenares; and engineer Alfonso Erazo Paz, Director General for Information Technology. During the session, participants examined Chile’s operational model in detail—especially how technological interoperability connects centralized purchasing processes directly with real-time needs in hospital networks.
Representatives also reviewed lessons learned from Cenabast (Central Supply Agency for Chile’s National Health Services System) regarding their cancer drug supply system. Dr. Rodrigo Castro Apablaza, director at Cenabast, described digital transformation efforts that have made his institution a regional reference point. This strategic dialogue allowed Peruvian officials to assess how such management models could optimize local supply chains and align health systems with international standards.
The Ministry said it remains committed to advancing structural reforms that ensure timely and equitable access to complex medicines through Cenares’ ongoing modernization efforts. The collaboration is expected to strengthen technical ties between Peru and partner countries like Chile as part of broader efforts to improve public health.
