SNS reports sustained reduction in maternal and infant mortality indicators
The National Health Service (SNS) reaffirmed its commitment to the continuous improvement of hospital care, reporting that maternal, neonatal, and infant mortality indicators in the Public Network show a downward trend. This progress is the result of the rigorous implementation of clinical protocols and standardized care guidelines that follow the highest national and international standards.
Dr. Julio Landrón, executive director of the institution, highlighted that the strategy has been deployed comprehensively throughout the national territory, prioritizing patient safety and the capacity to respond to critical complications during pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium.
Technology and clinical surveillance at the service of health
One of the fundamental pillars of this administration has been the decentralization of diagnostic services. According to the authorities, the authorization of microbiology laboratories in tertiary-level hospitals has marked a turning point in the country’s public healthcare.
In all tertiary-level hospitals, we have microbiology laboratories to perform cultures directly within the facilities. This allows us to obtain results in a timely manner and follow up from the hospital itself on any situation that may arise, especially those related to infections that require rapid intervention.
Doctor Julio Landrón, Executive Director of the SNS
Strategic actions for prevention
Strengthening the Public Network is not limited to infrastructure, but encompasses constant monitoring of epidemiological behavior. The SNS, under the coordination of the Maternal and Child area led by Dr. Freddy Novas, maintains a preventive approach based on:
- Strict application of hygiene and infection control protocols.
- Constant microbiological surveillance for precise clinical decision-making.
- Comprehensive monitoring of patients requiring specialized care in neonatology and pediatrics.
- Early identification of risk factors to prevent avoidable deaths.
With these measures, the SNS continues to optimize its processes to ensure that citizens receive timely, safe care with the highest levels of technical quality within state hospital centers.
