Bogotá Implements New +MAS Bienestar Health Model to Reshape Primary Care

The government of Bogotá has officially launched a new territorial and differential health model known as '+MAS Bienestar'. This policy adopts a framework of Social Primary Care intended to address social inequalities by operating through an articulated public-private network of IPS (Institutions Providing Health Services) and EPS (Health Promoting Entities). According to official reports, the district has signed coordination agreements with all EPS currently operating in the city alongside various Integrated Subnetworks of Health Services to strengthen the overall Integrated Health Services Network.

This policy shift follows a concerted effort to address specific health challenges faced by the local population. The 'Unidos para seguir cuidándote' strategy, executed jointly by the Health Secretariat and participating EPS, serves as a central pillar of this approach. It focuses on the ongoing monitoring of nearly one million patients dealing with hypertension and diabetes. Furthermore, the model has implemented a 'Barrier-Free Vaccination' program which, according to government data, has achieved full influenza vaccination coverage for infants under one year of age.

Mental Health Policy and Maternal Care Targets

In addition to primary care reforms, the Concejo de Bogotá has unanimously approved an update to the District Mental Health Policy. This legislative change is designed to guarantee universal access to prevention and treatment services. The update comes as a direct response to a sharp increase in mental health disorders recorded between 2020 and 2021. The policy aims to standardize care delivery across the district to ensure that residents seeking mental health support encounter fewer systemic obstacles.

Health goals under the broader 'Bogotá Camina Segura' Development Plan are also addressing critical maternal health outcomes. The plan establishes a strategic health target to reduce the maternal mortality rate to 27.5 per 100,000 live births in Bogotá D.C. These initiatives represent a structured, long-term effort by the district to streamline medical resources and improve preventive health outcomes for residents. The implementation process remains ongoing as the district integrates these coordination agreements into daily clinical practice. Produced with AI assistance and reviewed against our editorial standards. Sources are linked where available. Spotted an error or need a correction? Contact corrections@dailynetwork.news.