The head of EsSalud, Peru’s social health insurance system, has announced a crisis management plan to address significant delays in medical care and shortages of essential medicines. Jaime Moreno acknowledged the existence of longstanding, accumulated problems within the system. Currently, appointment wait times for certain high-demand services can reach up to 197 days. The plan aims to mitigate these issues and improve access to timely healthcare for patients. Specific details of the plan were not immediately released, but the announcement signals a response to growing public concern over the state of public healthcare. The acknowledgement of the problems represents a first step towards addressing systemic challenges. Further updates on the plan’s implementation are expected soon.