The National Institute of Pediatrics (INP) and the Administration of Public Charity Heritage (APBP) of the Ministry of Health have inaugurated the Digital Radiological and Fluoroscopic Unit with Remote Control, with an investment of nearly 7 million pesos. This new equipment promises to reduce study times and minimize radiation exposure, marking a milestone in pediatric care.
During the inauguration ceremony, the general director of INP, Mercedes Macías Parra, highlighted the importance of collaboration between both institutions for the benefit of the most needy population. José Alfredo Cordero Esquivel, director of APBP, mentioned the significant investments made in the health sector, including high-end equipment and ambulances. This advance is crucial for caring for children with conditions such as anorectal malformations or consequences of accidents from ingesting caustic substances.
Carlos Rafael Flores Suárez, head of the Fluoroscopy area at INP, explained the relevance of the new equipment in patient care. Estefanía Guzmán Ortega, a radiology technician, stated that the installation of the equipment in a renovated room will improve the hospital experience and strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, thus benefiting the overall well-being of pediatric patients.
At the end of the ceremony, a tour of the facilities took place, where the services offered to pediatric patients without social security were presented. A new investment project focused on the National Health Institutes is expected to be presented this year, as announced by José Alfredo Cordero Esquivel. David Monterrosas Ustarán, head of the Imaging and Radiology Division of INP, anticipated a 44% increase in the number of studies conducted for the year 2025, equivalent to more than 1,700 analyses.
In summary, the inauguration of the Digital Radiological and Fluoroscopic Unit with Remote Control represents a significant advance in improving pediatric medical care, aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy and reducing radiation exposure in the youngest patients.
