Berlin mourns around Jenny de la Torre - her voice for homeless people falls silent
Berlin mourns around Jenny de la Torre - her voice for homeless people falls silent
On Tuesday, June 11, 2025, the well -known doctor and pioneer in the field of health care for homeless, Jenny de la Torre, died in Berlin at the age of 71. Her death was confirmed by the Jenny de la Torre-Foundation and takes place after a long, serious illness. De la Torre, who was born in Nasca, Peru in 1954, had developed an important place in German society through her commitment.
The ruling mayor of Berlin, Kai Wegner, commented on the death of the respected doctor and paid tribute to her exemplary commitment to people in need. "Berlin has lost an important voice in the fight against homelessness," said Wegner. De la Torre worked not only as a doctor, but also a strong advocate of medical help as a human right.
pioneer for homeless
As early as 1994, de la Torre began to treat homeless people at the Berlin Ostbahnhof. In 2006 she opened the Health Center for Homeless on Pflugstrasse, Berlin-Mitte. Their goal was to improve access to medical care for these vulnerable groups and to reduce social barriers.
de la Torre founded the Jenny de la Torre Foundation in 2002 with the prize money she received for the golden hen. She was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for her tireless work in 1997. It defined homelessness as a "social illness" and called for comprehensive medical care for all people, regardless of their social situation.
challenges in healthcare
The challenges that people are facing without a fixed residential address are still great. According to the health report of Doctors of the world have around 60,000 people in Germany have no access to health insurance. Many of these people are not recorded in official statistics, which results in difficult access to health care. The annual report shows that the majority of people who are looking for medical help in projects are homeless and not insured.
Jenny de la Torre's activities will continue to have a significant influence on the structural challenges in healthcare in the future. Their commitment remains an important legacy, especially today, in which many people in emergencies rely on comprehensive and accessible medical support.
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