The Mayor's Office of Ibagué presented Clinaltec with the Ocobo Order to the Illustrious Citizen and the Order of Civic Merit, in recognition of its contribution to the health of the people of Tolima.
The award was presented in August 2025 by Mayor Johana Aranda, accompanied by Congresswoman Yuli Porras and the municipal Health Secretary, Liliana Ospina. The recognition was received by Dr. Juan Carlos Arbeláez Echeverry, president of the institution, and Juan Camilo Arbeláez Mariño, vice president.
The institution in figures
The reason for the recognition
The Mayor's Office cited Clinaltec's dedication, leadership, and contribution to the health of the people of Tolima, with special mention of the creation of the department's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. On July 24, 2025, one month before the ceremony, the institution had performed the first bone marrow transplant carried out in Tolima territory.
The Order of the Ocobo takes its name from the emblematic tree of Ibagué and is the highest distinction granted by the city to those who make an outstanding contribution to its development.
The event in the media
The presentation of the awards was covered by regional media.
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This article was written by Clinaltec S.A.S. using its own information. The links lead to the original publications of each media outlet.
