Irne Torres Castro
Irne Torres Castro is the manager of the Hospital Universitario del Valle in Cali, Colombia. He recently made headlines due to the hospital's critical situation following a devastating earthquake, which caused significant structural damage and forced the evacuation of all patients to outdoor areas for safety.
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Irne Torres Castro, the hospital director, reported that some patients were trapped after the collapse of hospital floors.
Colombia earthquake rescue efforts press on, with at least 164 dead
Canada· 2026-08-11
Hospital director Irne Torres Castro told Caracol television that several of the top floors of one of the city’s hospitals collapsed.
Colombia rescue efforts continue as earthquake death toll passes 160 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-08-11Irne Torres Castro, the manager of the Hospital Universitario del Valle, made a call to the community not to transfer patients to the hospital due to its crisis situation.
El rugido de la tierra mientras una veintena de edificaciones se desplomaban en Cali
Colombia· 2026-08-11
