Complex Surgeries Successfully Performed in Cojedes, Venezuela

By Dr. Helena Fischer - Editor, Health

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January 25, 2026 4:33 pm

Complex Surgeries Successfully Performed in Cojedes, Venezuela

1. National Surgical Plan and Access to Healthcare

2. Surgical Procedures Performed

3. Government Oversight and Healthcare ⁢Initiatives

Caracas, Venezuela – On ⁢Friday,⁢ January 24, ‍2026,⁢ a team of medical professionals successfully‍ completed nine complex ⁣surgeries ‌at the “Libertad” Thorough ⁤Diagnostic Center (CDI) ⁤in Cojedes‍ state, Venezuela. This initiative is part of⁣ the National Surgical Plan, ‍a program aimed at improving healthcare access and quality for⁣ Venezuelan citizens.

Surgical Team at CDI Libertad

National Surgical Plan and Access to Healthcare

The surgeries⁤ were scheduled and facilitated through the 1×10 system of the VenApp, specifically using Line 58 for requests. This system, part of the “Buen Gobierno” (Good governance) initiative, allows⁣ citizens to directly request ‌medical⁤ attention⁤ and ‌track the progress of their requests.VenApp Official Website

Surgical Procedures Performed

The⁢ surgical team,comprised⁣ of specialists from ‌the National public health System‍ (SPNS),performed a range of procedures,including:

Two cholecystectomies (gallbladder ⁢removal)
Three abdominal hysterectomies (uterus ⁣removal)
One sterilization procedure
Three hernioplasties (hernia repair)

Government Oversight and Healthcare ⁢Initiatives

The Ministry of Popular Power for health is‌ overseeing the ⁤implementation of these healthcare policies,as directed by‌ President Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan Presidency Official Website The efforts are being closely monitored by the acting President, Delcy ⁤rodríguez, the Minister of Popular⁣ Power for⁢ Health, Nuramy gutiérrez, ‍and Dr. Manuel Rodríguez, the Single Health Authority⁤ for the region.

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Dr. Helena Fischer - Editor, Health

Full Name: Dr. Helena Fischer Role: Editor, Health Category: Health Location: Berlin, Germany Education: MD, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin Experience: 11+ years in medical journalism and internal medicine Expertise: Public health, infectious diseases, healthcare policy, medical innovation Awards: European Health Journalism Award 2023 Professional Affiliations: Member, European Association of Science Editors Languages: German (native), English (fluent), Spanish (conversational) Bio: Dr. Helena Fischer is a respected physician and health journalist with over a decade of experience in internal medicine and science communication. She holds an MD from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Dr. Fischer is passionate about public health, medical innovation, and making complex medical topics accessible to all. As Editor of the Health section at World Today Journal, she is dedicated to providing readers with accurate, up-to-date health news and expert analysis.