El Salvador: Information on whether kidney dialysis treatment is available in any medical facility in the city of San Miguel
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 September 1997 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | SLV27797.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, El Salvador: Information on whether kidney dialysis treatment is available in any medical facility in the city of San Miguel, 1 September 1997, SLV27797.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab2737.html [accessed 27 May 2023] |
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In a 26 September 1997 telephone interview, a representative with the Panamerican Health Organization (PAHO) in San Salvador stated that the Hospital of San Miguel offers complete kidney dialysis treatment while the Salvadorean Social Security Institute (ISSS) offers only minimal treatment. The representative did not elaborate on what she means by minimal treatment (ibid.).
With reference to the treatment available for kidney dialysis in El Salvador, a Salvadoran man on kidney dialysis awaiting deportation by the United States is quoted in the attached 14 April 1997 U.S. News & World Report article that he would "last less than two months" because of the kidney dialysis standard in his own country.
This Response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This Response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum. Please find below the list of sources consulted in researching this Information Request.
References
Panamerican Health Organization (PAHO), San Salvador. 26 September 1997. Telephone interview with a representative.
U.S. News & World Report [Washington]. Julian E. Barnes. "Getting Tough -- Or Just getting Confused?" (NEXIS)
Attachment
U.S. News & World Report [Washington]. Julian E. Barnes. "Getting Tough -- Or Just getting Confused?" (NEXIS)
