Una nueva ley obliga a los hospitales de Buenos Aires a contar con payasos en las salas de pediatria

In Buenos Aires, laughter has become a crucial part of pediatric care due to a new law mandating hospital clowns. The NGO Alegría Intensiva trains professional clowns to meet the needs of young patients. This initiative has shown positive results, such as the improved health of Alejo Lacone after a traffic accident. Clowns also support families, not just children. Legislators are working to expand this law nationwide, aiming to make clowns an essential part of pediatric care across Argentina.

What new law has been implemented in Buenos Aires hospitals?

• A law mandating daily exercise for patients

• A law requiring clowns in pediatric services

• A law banning loud noises in hospitals

• A law reducing hospital visiting hours

What is the primary focus of the NGO Alegría Intensiva?

• Organizing hospital fundraising events

• Training clowns for adult patients

• Providing medical supplies to hospitals

• Training clowns to cater to young patients

How did the clowns impact Alejo Lacone's recovery?

• They organized a charity event for him

• They offered financial support

• They helped improve his health progressively

• They provided medical treatment

Who else benefits from the presence of hospital clowns besides the children?

• The children's families

• Other patients in the hospital

• Local community members

• Hospital staff

What is the goal of the legislators regarding the clown initiative?

• To reduce the number of clowns in hospitals

• To expand the initiative nationwide

• To limit the initiative to Buenos Aires

• To replace clowns with robots