Peru's EsSalud adds night/Sunday shifts to cut 119-day surgery waitlists

Peru's social health insurer EsSalud is activating night and Sunday shifts to clear surgical backlogs, prioritizing patients waiting over 45 days and scheduling 240 urological procedures through December 2026. The move addresses chronic wait times of up to 119 days, reflecting systemic capacity constraints. Impact is limited to service delivery improvements; no broader market or geopolitical implications.