Sheinbaum reacts to Cuauhtémoc Blanco playing paddle tennis during session
Sheinbaum avoided commenting on the video of Congressman Cuauhtémoc Blanco playing paddle tennis during a legislative session and pointed out that it is up to the Chamber of Deputies to decide whether to apply sanctions. He stressed that his government does not intervene in internal affairs of the Legislature and maintains its focus on governing for the general well-being.
Patria Vaccine tries to pass tests before Cofepris: Kershenobich
The Secretary of Health, David Kerhsenobich, reported that the Mexican Patria vaccine is still seeking to approve health tests before Cofepris. In addition, he highlighted the national development of an influenza vaccine and the agreements with Pfizer and Moderna to transfer messenger RNA technology, applied in future treatments, including against cancer.
Salud and Birmex finalize drug delivery analysis
The federal government concluded the review of drug delivery contracts and will present a report on the companies that failed to comply. Pharmacists who did not deliver the drugs within the established period could be sanctioned or disqualified. Sheinbaum announced that the report will be presented by the Anti-Corruption and Good Government Secretariat.
IMSS Bienestar announces hiring of new specialist doctors
The “More Specialists, More Nurses, More Wellbeing” program will incorporate 1,330 doctors and 2,267 nurses into the IMSS Wellbeing system. The contracts will reinforce community and highly specialized hospitals in 486 units in the country, with the aim of reducing waiting times and guaranteeing free quality care.
IMSS implements night consultation for beneficiaries
The IMSS launched night consultations in family medicine units as part of the “2-30-100” strategy to expand medical coverage. The program started in Cancun and seeks to serve workers with complicated schedules. So far this year, the institute reports more than 1.3 million surgeries and 81.6 million family medicine consultations, with growth goals towards 2025.
Sheinbaum promises justice after murder of leader of lemon producers in Mexico
President Claudia Sheinbaum demanded justice for the murder of Bernardo Bravo, president of citrus growers from Apatzingán, Michoacán, who had reported threats from organized crime. An alleged suspect was arrested.
Without communication 112 communities in Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla
Civil Protection reported that 112 communities in Veracruz, Hidalgo and Puebla remain cut off due to heavy rains. Hidalgo concentrates the greatest impact, with 74 isolated towns, 10 of them still without land or air access. Almost complete progress is reported in restoring electricity and cleaning work in more than 800 damaged schools.
Mexico will invest 8 billion pesos in a universal breast cancer care model
The Government of Mexico announced a new universal model of breast cancer care with an investment of 8 billion pesos. The plan includes the purchase of a thousand additional mammograms and a thousand ultrasounds, the creation of 20 remote diagnostic centers and the construction of 32 state cancer centers. This model will allow women to receive care regardless of their medical affiliation and seeks to reduce diagnosis and treatment times by 2027.
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