A New Agreement with UAGRM and Clínica de las Américas to Make Hearts Beat Again

5 November, 2026

The “Hearts Without Borders” pacemaker implantation campaign will begin on Monday, November 16.

The Fundación Nacional Vida Segura, the Universidad Autónoma Gabriel René Moreno (UAGRM) and Clínica de las Américas have signed an interinstitutional agreement to carry out a new edition of the “Hearts Without Borders” pacemaker implantation campaign. The week-long initiative will begin on Monday, November 16, benefiting patients with limited financial resources.

The agreement was signed at UAGRM’s Rectorate, marking the beginning of coordination among the three institutions to make this initiative possible. The campaign is being organized for the third time by Fundación Nacional Vida Segura.

As in previous editions, patients will be selected through medical evaluations conducted at Clínica de las Américas, with the participation of Bolivian medical professionals and specialists from Project Pacer International, who will travel from abroad to join this humanitarian effort.

The campaign will also involve UAGRM medical students selected for their strong academic performance and English proficiency. They will play an important role as interpreters, facilitating communication between international physicians and patients during evaluations and procedures.

Representing the participating institutions were Julio César Caballero, executive director of Fundación Nacional Vida Segura; Reinerio Vargas, rector of UAGRM; Juana Rojas, vice-rector; and Raúl Pedraza, dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences. Clínica de las Américas was represented by Sergio David Coronado, general manager; Felipe de Almeida Moreira, executive medical director; and Julio Soliz, commercial manager.

During the meeting, Caballero expressed the satisfaction of Fundación Nacional Vida Segura and Clínica de las Américas in continuing programs that provide medical care and hope to people who lack the resources to access these treatments.

“Seeing patients leave with smiles after receiving the device they so desperately needed is the greatest reward for the work and service we provide,” the executive said.

For rector Reinerio Vargas, signing the agreement was a source of great satisfaction, as it will help address health challenges affecting both Santa Cruz and the rest of the country. He emphasized that the main beneficiaries will be vulnerable individuals, many of whom are affected by Chagas disease.