Diego Gamarra
Diego Gamarra is the coordinator of the pediatric intensive care unit at Hospital Pediátrico Acosta Ñu, where he advocates for increased financial incentives and training for pediatric intensive care specialists. Recently in the news, he highlighted the shortcomings in the implementation of Law 7159/23, which aims to encourage new physicians to enter this demanding specialty. Despite the law's approval in 2023 and the allocation of resources for 2025, Gamarra expressed concerns about the lack of progress in the distribution of benefits, calling for the Ministry of Health to expedite the necessary bureaucratic processes.
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Diego Gamarra, the coordinator of intensive therapy at the hospital, criticized the government's lack of clarity.
Médico del Hospital Niños de Acosta Ñu denuncia “incoherencia” de gobierno de Peña - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2025-11-16
Diego Gamarra, president of the Society of Pediatric Intensive Care, spoke about the shortcomings of the health system and the statements of President Santiago Peña.
Se invierte más en seguros que en hospitales, denuncian médicos - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-07-03
Diego Gamarra, coordinator of intensive therapy at the Acosta Ñu Pediatric Hospital, stated that the law has been approved but is not being implemented yet.
Terapia intensiva: médicos exigen mayor incentivo y formación - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-29