First Free Medical Unit Opens in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Governor Mara Lezama joined Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado to inaugurate the first medical unit under the "Health Without the Hassle" program, located in the 4th Park of Villas del Sol. The initiative aims to provide free and accessible healthcare to families, with plans to distribute 20,000 medical cards for no-cost services.

A Commitment to Public Health

Governor Lezama emphasized the importance of healthcare as a fundamental right, stating, "Health is not a luxury; it is social justice. In Quintana Roo, justice begins in clinics, in public hospitals, in every community that was once forgotten and is now being served." She praised Mayor Mercado’s efforts, adding, "When governing is done hand-in-hand with the people, solutions arrive faster and reach further."

Mayor Mercado invited Governor Lezama to cut the ribbon and tour the facility, which offers services including unlimited general consultations, free basic medications for over 90 conditions, dental cleanings with ultrasound, extractions, lab tests, gynecological exams, and vision screenings.

Expanding Access to Care

The program’s first four medical cards were awarded to beneficiaries Arely, Raquel, Maricruz, and Juan. Each card extends coverage to up to three children under 18.

"This is a clear example of what we achieve when we work in coordination—municipal and state governments united—because in this new way of governing, we don’t discuss health from a desk; we live it, defend it, and bring it to those who need it most," Governor Lezama said.

Mayor Mercado explained that the program was developed after listening to residents’ needs. "Today, this commitment becomes reality with the opening of this fully equipped medical unit, designed to provide free, quality care close to home," she stated.

Facility Features

The new unit includes:

• 3 general medical consultation rooms
• 1 screening room for scheduled breast exams (1,000 tests available)
• 1 laboratory sample collection room
• 1 gynecological sample collection room
• 1 dental office
• 1 optometry office
• 1 nutrition consultation room
• 1 psychological support office
• 1 fully stocked pharmacy

Attendees

The inauguration was attended by:

• Flavio Carlos Rosado, Secretary of Health
• Federal Deputy Mildred Ávila
• State Deputies Lilia Inés Mis Martínez, María José Osorio Rosas, and Alexia Murguia Trujillo
• Eduardo Asencio Martínez, Honorary President of the Municipal DIF
• Luis Herrera Quiam, Municipal Secretary General
• Arturo Castro, Chief of Staff
• José Antonio Uribe Trujillo, Municipal Health Secretary
• Deyanira Martínez Estrada, Secretary of Social Justice and Citizen Participation

The event marked a step forward in expanding healthcare access for Playa del Carmen residents, particularly in underserved communities.