Secretaría de Educación Zipaquirá

What Secretaría de Educación Zipaquirá does

The Secretaría de Salud de Zipaquirá is the municipal health authority of Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, operating as a decentralized government department under the Alcaldía de Zipaquirá. It coordinates vaccination campaigns, maternal and child health programs, mental health services, nutritional support, and regulatory oversight of EPS (health insurance entities) and IPS (health service providers) operating within the municipality. The entity serves the entire resident population of Zipaquirá, including urban neighborhoods and rural veredas, through a hybrid delivery model combining fixed service points and mobile brigades.

The secretariat's service portfolio includes Línea de la Esperanza and Centro de Escucha (mental health), Con Las Gotícas Nutrimos Vidas (maternal nutrition), EPS al Parque (mobile health insurance enrollment), ZOE and ZOU (school and university mental health programs), Diplomado en Estrategias de Prevención en Salud Mental, and 60 Segundos en Salud (educational video content). Its underlying technology stack is composed of conventional public-sector information systems: the Sistema de Atención al Ciudadano (SAC) for citizen service requests, the GAUDÍ audit platform for EPS oversight, the SISBEN IV survey system for social stratification and health insurance enrollment, and a WordPress-based public website (saludzipaquira.com) as its primary digital channel.

The entity is funded entirely through annual public budget allocations from the municipal government of Zipaquirá and departmental transfers from the Gobernación de Cundinamarca, with no commercial revenue generation. Services are provided free of direct charge to citizens, and its go-to-market model is event-driven: decentralized health days (jornadas de salud), national vaccination campaigns (Jornadas Nacionales de Vacunación), and health fairs (EPS al Parque) bring services directly to residents. The secretariat coordinates a multi-stakeholder ecosystem of EPS providers (SURA, Famisanar, Cafam, Coosalud, Compensar, Nueva EPS, Salud Total), academic institutions (Universidad Minuto de Dios, UNICOC, Universidad Nacional), and NGOs (Fundación Éxito, FUPAD) to deliver its public health mandate.

Name

Secretaría de Educación Zipaquirá

Legal name

Secretaría de Salud de Zipaquirá

Website

https://saludzipaquira.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Secretaría de Salud de Zipaquirá is a municipal government health authority in Cundinamarca, Colombia, delivering public health programs including vaccination, maternal nutrition, mental health, and EPS oversight to the residents of Zipaquirá. It is funded through public budget allocations and generates no commercial revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

City/Municipal Public Health Departments (HLAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Consent, Documentation & Certification (Records/Passports/Proof of Vaccination) (HLAJAHAM), Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Municipal health authority
• Vaccination programs
• Mental health support
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Zipaquirá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Public Health Budget: The Secretaría de Salud operates as a municipal government department funded through annual public budget allocations from the municipal government of Zipaquirá and departmental transfers from the Gobierno de Cundinamarca. Services are provided free of direct charge to citizens. The secretariat does not generate commercial revenue.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Secretaría de Salud de Zipaquirá is the municipal health authority of Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia, providing public health services to all residents. It coordinates vaccination campaigns, maternal and child nutrition programs, mental health services, epidemiological surveillance, sanitary oversight of commercial establishments, and health insurance enrollment (SISBEN) through a network of EPS/IPS providers. Services are delivered free of charge to citizens via permanent vaccination points, decentralized health days, citizen service channels, and regulatory audits.

Product overview

Secretaría de Salud de Zipaquirá operates as a municipal health authority providing comprehensive public health services through multiple programs and citizen service channels. The portfolio includes vaccination services (both human and animal), mental health support (Línea de la Esperanza, Centro de Escucha, ZOE, ZOU programs), maternal and child nutrition programs (Con Las Gotícas Nutrimos Vidas), blood donation drives, and mobile healthcare access programs (EPS al Parque). Administrative services include sanitary certifications, disability certifications, and citizen attention (SAC). Quality assurance is maintained through GAUDI auditing of EPS providers. The organization functions as a public government entity using WordPress as its web platform, connecting with health institutions (EPS/IPS), educational institutions (Universidad Minuto de Dios, Universidad Nacional, IU Colegios de Colombia), and partner foundations (Fundación Éxito, FUPAD) to deliver services.

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Products and services

• Línea de la Esperanza A mental health helpline providing emotional support and crisis intervention services to the community of Zipaquirá.
• Centro de Escucha A listening center providing psychological support and mental health services to the local population.
• Programa Con Las Goticas Nutrimos Vidas A maternal and child nutrition program providing food packages and nutritional education to pregnant and lactating mothers, implemented with support from Fundación Éxito and the Gobernación de Cundinamarca.
• Jornadas de Donación de Sangre Blood donation campaigns and drives organized to collect blood components for medical use in the region.
• Vacunación (Human Vaccination Services) Regular vaccination services including scheme vaccinations, COVID-19, influenza, and special vaccination nights (Vacunatón Nocturno). The municipality has expanded to 6 vaccination points including Virrey Solís IPS.
• Zonas de Orientación Escolar (ZOE) School-based mental health orientation zones providing psychological support and first aid to students in educational institutions.
• Zonas de Orientación Universitaria (ZOU)
• Servicio de Atención al Ciudadano (SAC) Citizen attention service handling inquiries, complaints, and requests related to health services. Received computer equipment donation from FUPAD for strengthening the service.
• EPS al Parque Mobile health services bringing EPS (health insurance companies) services directly to public parks, improving access to healthcare for the community.
• Auditoría GAUDI An auditing system used to evaluate and monitor EPS compliance and service quality standards in the municipality.
• Vacunación Canina y Felina Antirrábica Anti-rabies vaccination service for dogs and cats to control and prevent rabies in the community.
• Curso en Primer Respondiente First responder training course teaching emergency response skills to community members.
• Concepto Sanitario Sanitary concept certification service for commercial establishments ensuring compliance with health regulations.
• Certificado de Discapacidad Disability certification service and registration of caregivers for persons with disabilities.
• Diplomado de Estrategias de Prevención en Salud Mental A diploma program strengthening technical capacities of educators to respond to violence, suicidal behavior, and substance abuse, including early warning system development.
• Plan de Intervenciones Colectivas (PIC) Collective intervention plan providing comprehensive health services to communities through various outreach activities.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500 vaccines administered in a single Vacunatón Nocturno + 3rd National Vaccination Day
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gobernación de CundinamarcacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe departmental government of Cundinamarca co-funds and co-implements the 'Con Las Gotícas Nutrimos Vidas' maternal and infant nutrition program, providing food packages and capacity building for pregnant and lactating mothers in Zipaquirá.
• Fundación ÉxitocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFundación Éxito, the corporate foundation of Grupo Éxito (major Colombian retailer), partners on the 'Con Las Gotícas Nutrimos Vidas' program providing food packages and nutrition education for mothers and infants, and also supports breastfeeding promotion through company lactation rooms.
• Flores El Tandil S.A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlower export company recognized for implementing a Lactating Mother-Friendly Room (Sala Amiga de la Lactancia Materna) in its workplace, supporting breastfeeding employees.
• C.I. Fillco Flowers S.A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlower company recognized for supporting working mothers through a workplace lactation room, contributing to breastfeeding promotion in Zipaquirá.
• Inversiones Yakaren S.A.SminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompany recognized for its Lactating Mother-Friendly Room, supporting maternal and child health in the workplace.
• Productos Alimenticios El RecreominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood products company recognized for its Lactating Mother-Friendly Room supporting breastfeeding among its workforce.
• Sunshine BouquetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlower company with a Lactating Mother-Friendly Room highlighted as a case of success in the breastfeeding support forum, demonstrating good practice in maternal health in the workplace.
• Universidad Minuto de Dios de ZipaquirácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe university partners with the secretariat on health education campaigns, hosts the ZOU (University Guidance Zones) mental health program for students, and participates in community health days and educational activities on healthy habits.
• E.S.E SamaritanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe departmental hospital network entity coordinates health service improvement plans with the secretariat and its affiliated health facilities.
• IMCRDZ ZipaquiráminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal Institute for Sports and Recreation of Zipaquirá that collaborates on health promotion activities, particularly events like the adult dance group 'Danzas por la Salud'.
• Hospital Regional de ZipaquirácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe regional hospital is a key partner in the CTSSS council, user associations, and the municipal health network, providing secondary and tertiary care for patients referred from primary care.
• HUS Unidad Funcional de ZipaquirácoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipal health center partners in maternal health courses (CPPM), user associations, and community health programs including the Curso de Preparación para la Maternidad y Paternidad.
• Institución Universitaria Colegios de Colombia (UNICOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic institution with a formal agreement with the secretariat for health activities, including participation in oral health programs and technical assistance marathons for health providers.
• Universidad Nacional de ColombiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudents from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia collaborated with the secretariat on a health outreach day at Plaza de Mercado Villa de la Sal, supporting the Compra Loca Crece Saludable strategy for healthy eating and local economy.
• Fundación Panamericana para el Desarrollo (FUPAD)minorOthersFUPAD donated computer equipment to the Sistema de Atención al Ciudadano (SAC) through its Migrant and Refugee Population Program 'Integrando Horizontes', strengthening citizen service for the entire municipal population including migrants.
• EPS SURAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPS SURA participates in working groups with the secretariat, its Primary Care Unit, the Health Oversight, and the Public Network to evaluate strategies for comprehensive care. The secretariat announced SURA's selection for a pilot project in mental health.
• Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social (MinSalud) and OPS/OMScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerColombia's Ministry of Health and the Pan American Health Organization recognized the secretariat as a case of success in food safety transformation and provide national vaccination campaigns and technical guidelines.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Fundación Éxito: Corporate foundation of Grupo Éxito co-financing the maternal and child nutrition program in Zipaquirá. Thematically relevant as a nutrition-focused funder operating across many Colombian municipalities.
• INVIMA: Colombia's national food and drug surveillance agency, which partnered with the secretariat on training in sanctioning procedures for sanitary measures. Functions as an adjacent national regulator whose mandates overlap with municipal sanitary oversight work.

Direct peers

• Secretaría Distrital de Salud de Bogotá: Municipal-level public health authority serving Bogotá D.C. It is the most direct functional peer to Zipaquirá's secretariat, performing the same combination of vaccination oversight, EPS/IPS regulation, and citizen health services — but at vastly larger scale within Colombia's capital.
• Secretaría de Salud de Bucaramanga: Mid-sized Colombian municipal health authority providing vaccination, mental health, sanitation oversight and EPS coordination — closely aligned with Zipaquirá in scope and operating model.
• Secretaría de Salud de Medellín: Municipal health secretariat for Medellín, performing comparable functions (vaccination programs, mental health initiatives, EPS oversight, community jornadas). Highly relevant as a peer municipal health authority operating under the same Colombian public-health system framework.
• Secretaría de Salud Pública Municipal de Santiago de Cali: Municipal health authority in Cali delivering immunization, maternal-child, mental health and EPS oversight services at city scale. Directly comparable in mandate and program structure to the Zipaquirá secretariat.
• Secretaría Distrital de Salud de Barranquilla: District-level public health secretariat for Barranquilla executing the same menu of municipal health programs (PIC, jornadas de vacunación, salud mental) under the Colombian SGSSS framework.

Broad incumbents

• Organización Panamericana de la Salud (PAHO/OPS Colombia): International health agency that co-recognized Zipaquirá as a food-safety case of success and provides technical cooperation across the region. Functions as both an ecosystem partner and a broader-incumbent peer for public-health program design.
• Gobernación de Cundinamarca — Secretaría de Salud Departamental: Departmental health authority that co-funds and co-implements the 'Con Las Goticas Nutrimos Vidas' nutrition program with Zipaquirá. Operates one administrative level above, covering all 116 municipalities of the department.
• Ministerio de Salud y Protección Social de Colombia (MinSalud): National-level health authority that funds, regulates and recognizes municipal secretariats. Both an upstream counterpart that sets policy and technical guidelines, and a peer in the broader Colombian public-health ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles1 record

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