Government of Carabobo activated Phase I operation of the Dr. Enrique Tejera Hospital in Valencia
Carabobeño Institute Foundation for Health
Published at: 04/05/2026 06:55 PM
This Monday, May 4, the first rehabilitated phase of the Dr. Enrique Tejera Hospital City in Valencia came into operation, delivered last Tuesday by the president in charge of the Republic, Delcy Rodríguez.
The governor of the state of Carabobo, Rafael Lacava, reported that the central focus is on the comprehensive recovery of all areas of the Dr. Jorge Lizarraga Pediatric Hospital, which has an operational emergency with 33 beds, a pediatric ICU with 12 beds and an intermediate care unit with 21 beds.
He explained that the works include the waterproofing of 7,161 square meters, total air conditioning of the areas and the replacement of white and sewage pipes.
He also specified that deep wells were drilled with independent hydropneumatic systems, power plants were maintained, compressors for vacuum and medical gases were installed, a closed circuit of chambers and an incinerator were assembled.
In addition, high-end equipment such as anesthesia machines, monitors, defibrillators, mechanical ventilators and ultrasound machines were provided. “This is an unprecedented effort to strengthen the state's public health network,” he said.
Lacava explained that the children's hospital also adapted academic spaces for postgraduate students and residents, and the modernization of auxiliary and support services.
During a meeting held with some of the staff who live in the hospital, he assured that the recovery of this first phase allows the operation of 278 beds distributed in critical and specialized areas.
“We ensure mass care capacity in the areas of hospitalization and the specialties of traumatology, internal medicine, cardiology, minor surgery and caumatology,” he said.
With regard to the area of trauma shock and traumatology, the governor indicated that rehabilitation is estimated to provide annual care for more than 316,800 people, representing a daily average of 880 patients who will receive consultation and specialized care free of charge.
“We are delivering humanized spaces, with cutting-edge technology and committed staff. Health care in Carabobo doesn't stop,” he said.
The first recovered phase also includes the reactivation of outpatient clinics in the areas of dermatology, urology, diabetic foot, and respiratory and occupational health.