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President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo continued her tour of northern Mexico with a visit to Culiacán, where she inaugurated new medical facilities at the IMSS Bienestar Pediatric Hospital. During the event, Sheinbaum reaffirmed her administration’s commitment to the Fourth Transformation, emphasizing that the movement will persist with the support of the Mexican people.
The newly expanded hospital received an investment of over 508 million pesos and is expected to benefit more than 490,000 residents. The facility now includes 168 beds, 38 consultation rooms, four fully equipped operating rooms, a specialized burn unit, and a balneotherapy area. For the first time in its history, the hospital has also performed a free pediatric hemodialysis session.
President Sheinbaum announced that additional resources will be allocated to strengthen the state’s healthcare system. This includes improvements to labor conditions for healthcare workers who have long operated under temporary contracts without benefits. With the IMSS Bienestar model, many of these workers will now receive permanent positions.
Alejandro Svarch Pérez, Director General of IMSS Bienestar, stated that the federal government approved an additional 180 million pesos to ensure optimal functioning of the state’s 54 operating rooms. Furthermore, 450 million pesos will go toward the complete replacement of the General Hospital of Guamúchil and the expansion of the state psychiatric hospital by 25 beds.
Ariadna Montiel Reyes, Secretary of Welfare, reported that around 800,000 residents in Sinaloa benefit from federal welfare programs, with a total investment of 26 billion pesos planned for this year.
Governor Rubén Rocha Moya praised the opening of the new pediatric hospital, calling it a testament to the Fourth Transformation’s focus on child healthcare. He also expressed gratitude for federal support in strengthening public security across the state.
During a visit to Ciudad Obregón, Sonora, President Sheinbaum Pardo led a public health assembly to promote the Salud Casa por Casa program, which focuses on preventative care, early medical attention, and community outreach. Sheinbaum emphasized that this initiative reflects the core values of the Fourth Transformation, which prioritize direct engagement with communities and a commitment to health equity. The program aims to prevent complications from chronic diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity through early detection and at-home medical visits. It will be complemented by the Farmacias para el Bienestar, which will provide free medications to eligible patients.
Federal officials noted that over 1.5 million home visits have already been conducted nationwide. In Sonora, mobile units will also reach remote areas to serve older adults and people with disabilities. Health Secretary David Kershenobich described the initiative as a humanistic approach to healthcare, offering consistent, in-home care before illnesses become severe. Welfare Secretary Ariadna Montiel and Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo expressed strong support for the program. Nurse Alicia Lara Juárez, speaking on behalf of local patients, thanked the president, stating that many had previously lacked access to any form of medical care before the program’s implementation.