Since the arrival of Luis Queiroz to the position of head of the Ministry of Health (Mensa), the portfolio has faced a series of departures of high-level managers, advisors and specialists. According to official documents, Between October and November 2025, at least eight officials, including two deputy ministers, submitted their resignations. This series of resignations assumes Instability in the dome It raises questions about the arrival of new changes in the coming days.
The first relevant departure was a departure Herbert Cuba GarciaDeputy Minister of Health Benefits and Insurance, who left his post this month. Previously, Eric Ricardo Peña Sánchez, Deputy Minister of Public Health, had already officially announced his retirement, arguing that he wanted to allow the new administration to appoint trusted people to administrative positions.
The resignation came even though Kayrouz approved these officials when he assumed the ministry. With these moves, the structure of deputy ministers was left leaderless during a key period for the health portfolio.
Other high-ranking officials joined these resignations. Among them stands out Carlos Castillo, who directed the National Center for Strategic Health Resource Supply (dinner), Segundo Montenegro, Executive Director of the Budget Office of the General Office of Planning, Budget and Modernization. The heads of the comprehensive health networks directorates in Central Lima and East Lima and the head of the General Directorate of Human Resources and the General Secretariat also resigned.
Internal tension increased even more with his departure Jose Perez LawHead of Information Technology Office at Mensa. “I make myself available to cooperate in the transition process deemed appropriate, ensuring the continuity of ongoing projects and the protection of strategic information under my responsibility,” the official said in the letter submitted to the minister on November 11.
Another withdrawal that has raised concern is withdrawal Lydia Sakatomarecognized for its expertise in hospital infrastructure and health investment. He worked as a technical specialist in the departments of various ministers, including: Fernando D’Alessio, Abel Salinas, Patricia García, Silvia Bissah, Zulema Tomás, Hernando Cevallos, Hernan Condori, and Cesar Vásquez.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to contribute, from the technical field, to lifting the ban and revitalizing hospital infrastructure projects in a national context characterized by large gaps that require continuity in management and timely decision-making to improve health services,” indicates his resignation letter published by the British newspaper “Daily Mail”. information.
In addition to these cases, resignation Ruby Nelly Ponce Jarachief executive deputy of the Office of the Deputy Secretary of Public Health, officially became public on November 9 Diego Rolando Venegas OjedaDeputy Executive Director of the Ministerial Office, who officially announced his departure on 26 November.
On the same day, the departure of Delia Dávila Vigil from the position of Director General of the General Directorate of Medicines, Supplies and Drugs (Digimed) became official. Lida Esther Hildebrandt Pinedo was appointed in her place. Likewise, José Adalberto Latorre Gálvez was introduced as Director of the General Directorate of Environmental Health and Food Safety (DEGISA).
Sources he consulted information They warn that more departures are likely in the short term. Among the possible upcoming withdrawals Sheila Chumpelli India As head of the Directorate of Integrated Health Networks in Lima Sur, who could be replaced by a doctor Jose Guillermo Morales de la Cruzcurrent General Manager of DIRESA Lima.
Expectations grow as we wait for new officials to be appointed and analyze the impact of these changes on plans to fill gaps in the national health system. Among the priority challenges Strengthening infrastructure And the continuity of health programs, which constitute urgent tasks for the executive authority.