# Colombian President Orders Care for Ventilator-Dependent Girl

President Abelardo De La Espriella ordered immediate medical care for a three-year-old girl dependent on a ventilator.

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Carla Elena Parejo, a three-year-old and seven-month-old girl, has been hospitalized for approximately one year and four months due to severe medical conditions. [^1]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that Health Minister Ana María Vesga is aware of the situation and has instructed that Carla be attended to with all guarantees and without further delays. [^2]

The mother of Carla, a 3-year-old and 7-month-old girl, publicly demanded a resolution after the health insurer Nueva EPS failed to authorize necessary treatments for 16 months. [^3]

Carla Helena Parejo, a 3-year-old girl, has been hospitalized for approximately one year and four months due to a complex health condition requiring a mechanical ventilator and oxygen. [^4]

President Abelardo De La Espriella publicly stated that he had given instructions for the case to be attended to with priority. [^5]

Carla Elena Parejo has a tracheostomy and gastrostomy and depends on a mechanical ventilator and oxygen. [^6]

The mother of Carla Elena Parejo published a video on social media to request help and claim attention for her daughter after facing difficulties obtaining necessary services. [^7]

Nueva EPS explained that Carla was already being attended to and that a process is being advanced for her to continue her treatment at home. [^8]

President Abelardo De La Espriella indicated that Health Minister Ana María Vesga is aware of the case and that necessary actions will be advanced to guarantee the girl's attention. [^9]

## What this stands on

1. Carla Elena Parejo, a three-year-old and seven-month-old girl, has been hospitalized for approximately one year and four months due to severe medical conditions. (El Colombiano, News)
2. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that Health Minister Ana María Vesga is aware of the situation and has instructed that Carla be attended to with all guarantees and without further delays. (El Colombiano, News)
3. The mother of Carla, a 3-year-old and 7-month-old girl, publicly demanded a resolution after the health insurer Nueva EPS failed to authorize necessary treatments for 16 months. (Caracol Radio, News)
4. Carla Helena Parejo, a 3-year-old girl, has been hospitalized for approximately one year and four months due to a complex health condition requiring a mechanical ventilator and oxygen. (Vanguardia, News)
5. President Abelardo De La Espriella publicly stated that he had given instructions for the case to be attended to with priority. (Vanguardia, News)
6. Carla Elena Parejo has a tracheostomy and gastrostomy and depends on a mechanical ventilator and oxygen. (El Colombiano, News)
7. The mother of Carla Elena Parejo published a video on social media to request help and claim attention for her daughter after facing difficulties obtaining necessary services. (El Colombiano, News)
8. Nueva EPS explained that Carla was already being attended to and that a process is being advanced for her to continue her treatment at home. (Vanguardia, News)
9. President Abelardo De La Espriella indicated that Health Minister Ana María Vesga is aware of the case and that necessary actions will be advanced to guarantee the girl's attention. (Vanguardia, News)

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