The Hospital Gineco Obstétrico Isidro Ayora celebrated its 75th anniversary on March 31, bringing together national authorities, health personnel, and special guests to honor the institution known as Maternidad Isidro Ayora. The hospital has played a central role in public health in Ecuador since its founding on March 28, 1951.
The event highlighted the importance of maternal and child wellbeing for the country. Vice President María José Pinto said that this is a priority for her administration. She stated, “This hospital not only started 75 years ago; its roots go back much further. When Dr. Isidro Ayora, with vision and courage, understood something that remains true: the future of a country begins with caring for mothers and their children.”
Throughout its history, the hospital has evolved into a national reference point for comprehensive care for women and newborns. It currently offers specialized services such as prenatal care, obstetric pathology management, gynecology, neonatology, adolescent care, and intensive care units for both mothers and newborns.
During the celebration, retired staff members were recognized for their years of service to the institution. Teresa Aumala, manager of HGOIA, said: “We are not only commemorating an anniversary but honoring a story of life with commitment, science and humanity. This hospital has been—and will continue to be—a reference point in maternal-neonatal health.”
Personal stories were also shared at the event. María Salvadora Guaña recalled being born at Hospital Isidro Ayora just months after it opened: “I had the blessing to experience two moments here that marked my life—the day I was born and when I brought my first child into this world.”
The hospital has earned certifications such as Establecimiento de Salud Amigo de la Madre y del Niño (ESAMyN), recognition as an IPAS Center of Good Practices in Sexual and Reproductive Health (2024), implementation of Código Mariposa protocol and adolescent-friendly comprehensive care services.
The government reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening public healthcare—especially maternal-infant health—as essential to Ecuador’s development.
