
Isaías Fretes
Dr. Isaías Fretes is a medical professional associated with the Fundación Médicos de la Promoción 1983 of the National University of Asunción in Paraguay. He has been involved in addressing health issues within indigenous communities, particularly focusing on the alarming rise of fatty liver disease and kidney stones among the indigenous population. His recent work includes organizing surgical procedures and advanced medical evaluations for patients from the Nueva Esperanza community, highlighting the impact of dietary changes on their health.
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Isaías Fretes is the new Minister of Health who affirmed that the salary increase for doctors will not impact health services in 2027.
Suba salarial a médicos no comprometerá insumos ni medicamentos en 2027, dice Fretes - Nacionales
Isaías Fretes is the new Minister of Health who took over after the dismissal of María Teresa Barán.
En plena tensión cartista, Peña destaca su relación con Alliana y avala que elija a su dupla - PolíticaDr. Isaías Fretes officially announced his departure from the IPS and is now taking on a new role in the Ministry of Health amidst medical complaints and financial crisis.
Tras oficializar su salida del IPS, Fretes asume en Salud en medio de reclamos médicos y crisis financiera - NacionalesIsaías Fretes stated that the dignification of the doctor is non-negotiable.
Médicos aprueban propuesta del Gobierno en asamblea y desactivan la huelga nacional - Nacionales
Isaías Fretes was replaced in the IPS by Derlis León after only five months in management.
Primera medida tras salida de Fretes del IPS: ordenan auditar el departamento de Transporte - NacionalesIsaías Fretes stated that the dignification of doctors is non-negotiable.
Médicos definen este miércoles si levantan la huelga tras propuesta del Gobierno - Nacionales
Isaías Fretes was the previous administrator of the IPS before Derlis León took over.
Medicamentos, transparencia y desprecarización: las promesas de Derlis León para el IPS - NacionalesIsaías Fretes is the new Minister of Health appointed to bring more energy to the role.
Destitución de Barán: “Es algo que ya venía evaluando”, dijo Peña - PolíticaIsaías Fretes described the result as a historic triumph for Paraguayan identity and the medical union.
Gobierno y médicos llegan a acuerdo con aumento salarial de G. 2 millones “para todos” - PolíticaIsaías Fretes is the new minister of health who is expected to address the situation of the doctors.
Sinamed oficializa huelga y confirma que habrá otras hasta “ser escuchados” - NacionalesLa gestión de Isaías Fretes fue criticada en el contexto de la crisis en Salud.
Cambios en Salud afectarían continuidad de proyectos y entrega de medicamentos, dice Fepper - NacionalesIsaías Fretes is the new Minister of Health who is working to resolve the crisis in the healthcare system and the doctors' strike.
Huelga de médicos: mañana habrá reunión entre gremio y ministerios de Salud y Trabajo - Política
Isaías Fretes, the Minister of Health, downplayed the incident between Recalde and Cantero, referring to it as gossip.
Viceministro de Salud amenaza y toma del cuello a un médico: “A vos no te va a ir bien, partner” - NacionalesIsaías Fretes was appointed as Minister of Health amid a crisis in the health sector regarding the lack of medications.
Yolanda Paredes ve con preocupación “cambio de barco” de Isaías Fretes - PolíticaIsaías Fretes left the presidency of the IPS to assume the role of Minister of Health.
Jubilados cuestionan designación de Derlis León al frente del IPS: “No cumple los requisitos” - NacionalesIsaías Fretes was appointed as the new Minister of Health.
¿Se agotarán las reservas jubilatorias del IPS? Esto dice el nuevo titular, Derlis León - NacionalesIsaías Fretes was appointed as the new minister of the Ministry of Health.
Presupuesto 2027: cambios de Peña en Salud e IPS frenan el arranque de la Bicameral - EconomíaIsaías Fretes was the predecessor of Derlis León and is noted for his strategic initiatives at IPS.
Quién es Derlis León, el nuevo presidente de IPS - Nacionales
Isaías Fretes replaced María Teresa Barán as the new Minister of Health.
Huelga médica sigue en pie y esperan que nuevo ministro de Salud destrabe el conflicto - NacionalesIsaías Fretes will assume the leadership of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare.
Crisis sanitaria: Peña reemplaza a Barán por Fretes y designa nuevo presidente de IPS - NacionalesIsaías Fretes emphasized the need for direct dialogue with the National Medical Union to resolve the ongoing conflict.
Cambio en Salud en medio de crisis con médicos: ¿cuál es el plan de Fretes? - NacionalesIsaías Fretes presided over the IPS Council meeting that became a scene of intense institutional debate.
IPS en crisis por amparos judiciales y compra de insumos - NacionalesIsaías Fretes is the president of the IPS to whom Derlis León requested intervention regarding the case.
“Inadmisible”: confirman que medicamentos vendidos en albergue faltaban en farmacias del IPS - Nacionales
Isaías Fretes was managing the IPS during the events described.
IPS pidió en junio último una nueva adenda para frenar bloque quirúrgico - PolíticaIsaías Fretes is working with Mónica Recalde on a project to create a registry of companies that violate regulations.
Desindexación del salario mínimo podría presentarse en setiembre, según ministra de Trabajo - Economía
Isaías Fretes is the president of IPS who emphasized the need for optimization of resources in medical services.
IPS extiende tercerizaciones en medio de la crisis - NacionalesIsaías Fretes is the current head of the IPS whom Carlos Pereira advises.
Caso IPS: Imputan a expresidentes y exconsejero se defiende - NacionalesIsaías Fretes took over the presidency of the IPS in April 2026.
IPS: Dejaron vencer 36.000 remedios por G. 1.800 millones - NacionalesIsaías Fretes is the current head of the IPS who has been overseeing the inspections related to the case.
Imputación a expresidentes del IPS: “Es un hecho histórico” - NacionalesIsaías Fretes presided over the session of the IPS Board of Administration.
IPS: alta demanda y fuga de médicos en Oftalmología - Nacionales
















































