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A new bilingual website called Destino Salud Cuenca connects patients with 25 local clinics for dental, surgery, fertility, and more. It officially launched March 13 at Teatro Sucre — and it could change how expats coordinate care for visiting friends and family.

Which hospital do you go to in an emergency in Cuenca? How much does the ER cost? A quick reference guide to Cuenca's hospitals, clinics, and emergency services for expats.

Comparing private health insurance in Ecuador? Here's a breakdown of the major providers — BMI, Humana, Confiamed, Ecuasanitas, and more — with costs, coverage, and which plans work best for expats.

Everything expats need to know about IESS (Ecuador's public health insurance) in 2026 — enrollment, costs, what's covered, appointment wait times, and whether it's worth it vs. private insurance.

Everything you need to know about moving to Cuenca, Ecuador as an expat — visas, cost of living, neighborhoods, healthcare, banking, safety, and the honest pros and cons from someone who did it.

Ecuador's social security health system just announced follow-up visits will be halved from 20 to 10 minutes. Specialists still get 20. If you use IESS for healthcare, here's what's changing and how to make the most of shorter visits.

Ecuador's public health system has a bizarre problem: too many general practitioners and not enough surgeons, anesthesiologists, and specialists. Cuenca's José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital is short on oncologists while 13,000+ patients wait for operations nationwide.

The dental clinic at Universidad Politécnica Salesiana offers everything from fillings to oral surgery — performed by advanced students under faculty supervision. Here's the address, hours, and how to book.

Two separate complaints have been filed against a veterinary clinic in Cuenca's Otorongo sector — one alleging fraudulent cremation services, the other involving a dog that vanished during a grooming appointment. Here's what pet owners need to know.