Parex inaugurated the new Health Center of Carmen del Magdalena

Parex Resources (Colombia) AG Branch, in coordination with the Municipal Mayor's Office of Plato, inaugurated the renovated Health Center of Carmen del Magdalena, a project executed with an investment exceeding COP $237 million.

This Health Center, with an area of 131 m2 and more than 25 years of age, was intervened with foundation work, walls, structure, roof, floors, electrical and plumbing installations. The improvements made will offer a comfortable, safe, and functional space that will benefit more than 4,360 inhabitants of the districts Carmen del Magdalena, San Antonio del Río, San José del Purgatorio, and Los Pozos. In addition, the E.S.E. Hospital 7 de Agosto contributed with the supply of hospital equipment to ensure quality medical care.

«We thank the company Parex for this Health Center, which will benefit more than 1,700 inhabitants of Carmen del Magdalena, not forgetting the neighboring communities such as San Antonio del Río, San José del Purgatorio, and Los Pozos. Starting today, we will be able to offer our services efficiently and timely in suitable facilities. We invite Parex to continue collaborating with us, as together we bring social welfare to the communities that need it most,» said Diana Anaya, manager of the E.S.E. Hospital 7 de Agosto.

Merly González, president of the Community Action Board of Carmen del Magdalena, expressed her gratitude: “We celebrate the existence of this valuable building that motivates our doctors to provide care in a dignified place. We call on the community to take care of and maintain this Health Center. Thanks to Parex for reviving the hope of dreaming big.”.

For his part, Jaime Peña Peñaranda, mayor of Plato, stated: “I want to express my deep recognition and gratitude to the company Parex for this work that will help us improve health service in Carmen del Magdalena. This is a clear example of teamwork with strategic allies that provide solutions to the needs identified in the health sector.”.

In this way, the Company reaffirms its commitment to the well-being of communities through initiatives that strengthen the provision of health services in the territory.