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Mexican Exchange Student in Prague Loses Insurance Coverage as Hospital Costs Soar

Daily medical bills exceeded his $100,000 insurance limit on July 31, leaving his family dependent on fundraising for care with consular officials planning his repatriation.

Overview

  • Daniel Pintor contracted meningococcal sepsis days after arriving in Prague, leading to an emergency leg amputation and ongoing intensive care.
  • Mexican consular and migrant authorities have engaged the embassy in Prague to organize his potential repatriation to Mexico for continued recovery.
  • His insurer’s $100,000 coverage was exhausted on July 31, forcing his family to cover escalating hospital fees that now exceed 100,000 pesos per day.
  • Universidad Nova Spania has joined the family’s fundraising initiatives, drawing support from friends, classmates and community groups.
  • Czech health officials have not confirmed who will cover his medical costs, and the infection’s origin remains undetermined.