Chile Health Minister Doubts Report of 73-Hour ER Wait for Critical Patients

Chile's Health Minister May Chomalí publicly questioned a Comptroller General's report documenting waits of up to 73 hours for critical patients in Metropolitan Region hospitals. The minister's skepticism marks a notable deviation from standard ministerial deference to oversight findings, potentially signaling political friction. The discrepancy between official audit and ministerial response remains unresolved, with implications for public trust in healthcare governance.