Cancún, Quintana Roo — The Mexican federal government is launching a major transformation of Quintana Roo’s public health system with an ambitious hospital infrastructure plan aimed at expanding coverage and guaranteeing free medical care. Alejandro Svarch Pérez, director general of IMSS-Bienestar, announced the initiative during a press conference led by President Claudia Sheinbaum in Cancún.
Svarch explained the program includes not only new construction but also the recovery of abandoned spaces and the modernization of existing hospitals, with the goal of serving historically underserved populations.
New Medical Tower and High-Level Specialties
A key project is the construction of a new specialty tower at the Kumate Hospital, considered a crucial work to bring advanced specialty services to the state.
This infrastructure will add more than 100 beds and incorporate 26 new medical specialties, plus specific units for ophthalmology, burn care, and mental health. The investment exceeds 400 million pesos.
The objective is to prevent patients from having to leave Quintana Roo for specialized care, reducing costs and wait times for families.
New Hospitals and Rescue of Abandoned Infrastructure
The plan also includes rehabilitating the old hospital known as “Kumatito,” which will be transformed into a free maternal and child hospital with operating rooms and humanized birthing rooms.
Simultaneously, construction is advancing on the new General Hospital in Chetumal, with expanded capacity, and a hospital in Felipe Carrillo Puerto, which will reinforce care in the Maya Zone.
These works aim to strengthen the hospital network across different regions of the state, especially in areas with a historical deficit in health services.
Modernization, Medical Staff, and New Equipment
In addition to new construction, remodeling work has been completed at 10 hospitals, with improvements to operating rooms, consultation rooms, and critical areas, directly impacting service quality.
Authorities also incorporated more than 100 new health professionals, including specialist doctors and nursing staff, which will allow expanded care in areas like cardiology and gynecology.
Among the advances is the operational launch of a new CT scanner at the Chetumal oncology hospital, which will strengthen patient diagnosis and treatment.
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