Roberto Melgarejo
Dr. Roberto Melgarejo is the Superintendent of Health in Paraguay, known for his outspoken criticism of the country's outdated healthcare system. Following a tragic incident involving the death of a newborn due to inadequate medical care, Melgarejo highlighted the severe deficiencies in healthcare resources, infrastructure, and trained personnel. He has called for a systemic overhaul, emphasizing the need for a state policy that prioritizes the training of specialists in critical health areas, while also addressing issues of corruption within the healthcare sector. Melgarejo advocates for collective action among health professionals and policymakers to improve the country's healthcare conditions.
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Dr. Roberto Melgarejo detailed the series of weaknesses and errors that led to the death of Braulio Vázquez.
IPS: la “cadena de fallas y errores” que llevaron a la muerte de Braulio Vázquez - Nacionales
Paraguay· 2026-03-06
Roberto Melgarejo is in charge of the Superintendencia de Salud overseeing the audit.
IPS: auditoría confirma “muerte evitable”, negligencia y burocracia mortal - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-03-05
Roberto 'Melcha' Melgarejo stated that the IPS was given five business days to provide the necessary documents for the audit.
Auditoría por muerte de paciente que esperaba cateterismo: emplazan a IPS - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-02-03Roberto Melgarejo announced the start of a medical audit at the Hospital Central following Vázquez's death.
Espera fatal en IPS: investigan muerte de asegurado que esperó días por una cirugía urgente - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-30
Roberto Melgarejo, the superintendent of health, announced the opening of a comprehensive audit following the alleged negligence that led to a patient's death.
Muerte en IPS expone un sistema sanitario obsoleto, advierte la Superintendencia de Salud - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-30
Roberto Melgarejo is the head of the Superintendence of Health who announced a medical audit at the IPS hospital.
Anuncian auditoría médica al IPS tras muerte de paciente luego de falla de equipos - NacionalesParaguay· 2026-01-29
Roberto Melgarejo is the superintendent of health accused of presenting false information to secure his position.
Gremio de médicos recuerda ilegalidad del superintendente de salud y pide su destitución - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-08-19
Roberto Melgarejo is the superintendent of health who was involved in a public dispute with a legislator over the closure of clinics.
Cruce entre diputado y superintendente de salud en conferencia de prensa por cierre de clínicas - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-08-18
Roberto Melgarejo was summoned to a meeting of the board of directors but presented a medical justification for his absence due to suspected pneumonia.
“Humo negro” a comparecencia de Superintendente de Salud y se dilataría por dos semanas - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-05-07
Roberto Melgarejo delivered a damning report to the Ministry of Health following an audit related to the death of a newborn.
Inauguraron UTI neonatal solo “para la foto”, confirma auditoría de Superintendencia de Salud - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-03
Roberto Melgarejo is the head of the Superintendence of Health.
Auditoría confirma falta de atención oportuna a bebé que falleció por falta de UTI en Villarrica - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-02
Roberto Melgarejo is the superintendent of Health whose appointment has been criticized by the Paraguayan Medical Circle.
Inauguraciones simuladas son “práctica común” en salud, según titular del Círculo de Médicos - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-02
Roberto Melgarejo is the superintendent of health who conducted the audit revealing the negligence in the neonatal therapy setup.
UTI Villarrica: auditoría revela mentiras del Ministerio de Salud, que propiciaron la muerte de un bebé - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-05-02
Roberto Melgarejo is the superintendent of health who is to be called to discuss the reports on the infant's death.
Diputado busca convocar al superintendente de Salud por falta de terapia y muerte de bebé - PolíticaParaguay· 2025-04-30Roberto Melgarejo is the Superintendent of Health who presented the final conclusions of the audit to the Minister of Public Health.
Los ocho detalles para entender qué falló en UTI de Villarrica - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-04-30Dr. Roberto Melgarejo criticized the Paraguayan healthcare system, stating it is obsolete and lacks necessary resources.
Superintendente de Salud sostiene que el sistema sanitario paraguayo es obsoleto - NacionalesParaguay· 2025-03-04