Bolivia’s Universal Health System Hits “Functional Collapse” As Debts, Shortages, And Red Tape Pile Up

2026-01-30 - 11:16

Key Points Bolivia’s Health Ministry says the SUS is in “functional collapse,” with medicine shortages, overcrowding, and staff gaps now visible inside hospitals. Officials cite structural flaws and unpaid bills, including more than Bs 450 million in SUS-related debts accumulated mainly from 2022 to 2025. The government is promising financial cleanup and tighter state control,