Ecuador provides education to students receiving medical care
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In Ecuador, the Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture delivers education to children and adolescents undergoing medical treatments through a program of hospital and at-home learning.
The program ensures students can continue their schooling while receiving care, preventing health issues from interrupting their education. During the first half of 2026, the program provided 21,096 educational sessions in 97 hospital and home classrooms across the country.
One hundred and fifty-six teachers participate by offering lessons to students unable to regularly attend school. The program focuses on access, continuation, learning, and completion of studies for hospitalized or recovering students. In Quito’s Metropolitan District, educators provided 9,961 sessions during the 2025-2026 school year, with 37 teachers supporting students in 19 healthcare facilities. The Pediátrico Baca Ortiz Hospital in Quito is among the places offering this service, expecting to serve around 200 students in the current school year.
Minister Gilda Alcívar García inaugurated the 2026-2027 school year for this program, emphasizing that classrooms can be anywhere students need support to continue learning and dreaming. The program provides teachers, materials, and technology to support students’ educational journeys.
