The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) filed a complaint with the State Attorney General’s Office, in reaction to reports of illegal charges.
Among 150 and 200 dollars they were charged for giving quotas within the Matilde Hidalgo de Procel Maternity, located in Guasmo (Guayaquil) to pregnant women, according to citizen complaints. Given this, the Ministry of Health reported that it presented a complaint before the Prosecutor’s Office.
The complaint states the crime of alleged influence peddlingand that the irregular facts were already under investigation of the Prosecutor’s Office.
Fees for quotas
“We’re intervening in an integral way to this health house and carrying out the necessary administrative procedures to dismiss staff involved in acts of corruption”, expressed the MSP in an official statement.
#TogetherForHealth | Faced with allegations of alleged influence peddling in the Guasmo Maternity, @Salud_Ec filed the complaint in @FiscaliaEcuador, which acts with the speed of the case. We urge you to report any unscrupulous act: [email protected] https://t.co/eoGHMuif50
– Ministry of Public Health (@Salud_Ec) March 20, 2022
The MSP urged citizens affected by the same or similar problems to denounce any irregular act. (AVV)
