Tivon Wright, a 10-year-old boy from Turks and Caicos, traveled to Colombia seeking treatment for a rare pediatric condition: type 1 achalasia. This esophageal motility disorder prevents food from passing normally into the stomach due to dysfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter and a lack of coordinated esophageal contractions. While its exact cause remains unknown, it is believed to be associated with an autoimmune response or a viral infection.

For several months, Lorna Flaharty lived with a painful condition in her right shoulder resulting from a car accident. This condition prevented her from performing any daily activities, from working to something as simple as brushing her hair.

The Hospital Internacional de Colombia (HIC) stands as one of the most advanced medical complexes in Latin America, renowned for integrating cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art technology, and highly personalized patient care.

At just three years old, Juan David Galindo was diagnosed with genetic dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakens the heart muscle, enlarges its chambers, and compromises its ability to pump blood efficiently. This disease, which can lead to heart failure and other serious complications, placed him in a critical situation requiring urgent and specialized medical attention.