Cancún, Quintana Roo — Health authorities in Quintana Roo have stepped up epidemiological surveillance and international sanitation protocols at the state’s four airports as thousands of domestic and international visitors arrive for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Flavio Carlos Rosado, head of the State Health Services.
Rosado said the preventive measures are being carried out in coordination with the federal Health Secretariat, the General Directorate of Epidemiology, and international bodies such as the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization.
“We are following all the protocols dictated by the federation to the letter. We have the right people, with the right equipment, in the right places, and constant communication with national health authorities,” he said.
Although the current health risk from outbreaks reported in other regions is considered low, Rosado said the state maintains permanent surveillance at international entry points to promptly detect any situation that could pose a public health risk. Monitoring is conducted alongside immigration and international sanitation authorities, given the high passenger flow in the Mexican Caribbean.
Rosado highlighted that Quintana Roo has achieved historic vaccination results, with more than 480,000 doses administered as part of campaigns to contain and prevent measles cases. The state government has invested in strengthening the vaccination network, including acquiring vehicles with specialized refrigeration systems for safe vaccine transport, leasing additional units to expand coverage in communities, and hiring more personnel for health brigades.
“All of this translates into a much more protected population than before,” he said.
As part of the preventive measures, the State Health Security Committee recently met, with representatives from IMSS Bienestar, IMSS Ordinario, ISSSTE, and state health authorities. The committee analyzes epidemiological surveillance, international sanitation, and response capacity for potential health emergencies, especially amid increased mobility.
Rosado said the meetings are held periodically and can be called on an extraordinary basis when conditions require, as occurred during the strengthening of preventive actions against measles.
Regarding hospital care, Rosado said constant supervision is maintained at medical units to ensure proper service operation, particularly in emergency areas. Specialists from IMSS Bienestar recently conducted inspection tours at the General Hospital of Cancún to verify protocol compliance, staff availability, and medical equipment.
“We are trying to stay one step ahead to avoid any risk to the public health of Quintana Roo residents and those who visit our state,” he concluded.
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