Keralty takes over management of EPS Sanitas: "The damage caused, in many cases irreparable, cannot go unpunished."

The multinational Keralty announced today that it regained control of EPS Sanitas, after seventeen months under an intervention that, according to the company, was "illegal, arbitrary, and profoundly unfair." This follows a ruling by the Constitutional Court that returned control of the entity and described the process initiated by the government as irregular.

Although the high court's decision was issued in July, when the Supreme Court formally repealed the intervention through Ruling SU-277 of 2025, the reinstatement only became effective this Monday, after the National Health Superintendency took several weeks to hand over the EPS. Keralty interpreted this delay as a delaying tactic. "Each day of delay was a further blow to confidence and a sign of resistance to complying with a clear court order," said company sources.

In a public statement titled "A Cry for Truth, Justice, and Reconstruction," the company stated that the Court's decision "not only recognizes the illegality of the intervention of EPS Sanitas, but also exposes a deliberate strategy to dismantle a health system that has efficiently served millions of Colombians."

Joseba Grajales Jiménez, the company's president and signer of the manifesto, stated that "today, after three years of struggle, the Court has restored what was taken from us." He added that this is not a day of celebration, but rather of reflection: "It is a day of mourning for the suffering inflicted, of indignation for the damage caused, and of unwavering commitment to rebuild what was destroyed."

The company insists that the intervention "was not an administrative error, but rather a frontal attack on the fundamental rights of millions of Colombians."

During the measure, the company reported, patients were abandoned, essential medicines were in short supply, and healthcare networks were overwhelmed. "The government's irresponsible and inhumane attitude, in attempting to stifle the healthcare model, has generated a tragedy of silent pain and, in many cases, irreparable consequences," the statement stated.

Now that he has regained control of the EPS, Keralty has presented the Executive with a series of demands to ensure the restoration of service. These include: "immediate, unconditional, and comprehensive compliance with the Constitutional Court's ruling," "effective reparation of the incalculable damage caused to the healthcare network and its millions of users," and "immediate payment of debts to the EPS to ensure the continuity of service."

He also called for a "definitive end to disinformation campaigns" and the creation of "binding institutional guarantees to ensure that arbitrary acts of this magnitude never happen again in Colombia."

The manifesto emphasizes that, although Keralty is not seeking revenge, it does demand that those responsible be held accountable. “Those who orchestrated, executed, or supported with their silence this destructive strategy must be held accountable. The damage caused, in many cases irreparable, cannot go unpunished,” the document warns.

In a message to its users and providers, the company declared: "We're back! With the same passion for health, science, and the community spirit that defines us, we begin the arduous task of rebuilding."

However, Grajales acknowledged that the road ahead will be long: "The damage caused by the illegal intervention and the government's irresponsible actions is devastating. Repairing this disaster will take time and a titanic effort."

Therefore, he asked for patience and support from members: "This challenge will only be overcome with everyone's collective commitment. You are not alone. We are committed to restoring every service, healing every wound, and returning to the health system that has saved millions of lives in Colombia."

Finally, Keralty emphasized that its cause goes beyond corporate interests. “Keralty's cause transcends business; it is a human cause, a fight for a healthcare system that dignifies every person, based on justice, scientific evidence, and genuine compassion,” said the president of the multinational.

“Today begins a new era. It won't be easy, but we'll do our best to make it possible, with your support and our determination. For health, truth, and justice, we will continue forward!” Grajales concluded.

Environment and Health Journalist