Following the tragic assassination of Carlos Maruri, the head of services at Teodoro Maldonado Hospital, in Guayaquil, Ecuador, the government has initiated a temporary and comprehensive intervention of the hospital. This response comes as a measure to restore institutional control and ensure the continuity of public health services amidst rising concerns over safety and organized crime within health facilities.

The government has outlined several key measures as part of this intervention. These include restoring institutional control to prevent any form of coercion or intimidation from organized criminal groups that may attempt to infiltrate hospital management. Specific attention is given to the processes of procurement, supply of medications, and the administration of general services, all of which are critical to ensuring that hospital functions are carried out effectively and without corruption.

Moreover, the decree emphasizes the protection of the life and integrity of all hospital employees, patients, and users. This government initiative reflects broader concerns about safety within public institutions in Ecuador as violence and crime continue to pose significant challenges to the country, particularly in urban areas like Guayaquil.