Colombia Explores U.S. Cooperation for the Recovery of Earthquake-Affected Hospitals

Ambassador María Consuelo Araújo welcomed Colombia’s Minister of Health and Social Protection Ana María Vesga to Washington, D.C., during her participation in the 63rd Directing Council of the Pan American Health Organization.

During their meeting, Ambassador Araújo and Minister Vesga discussed opportunities for cooperation with the United States to support the recovery and reconstruction of hospitals affected by the August earthquake in Colombia.

The discussions formed part of Colombia’s engagement with international partners to explore support for the recovery of affected healthcare infrastructure.