Quintana Roo Plans Eight New Hospitals in Major Healthcare Expansion

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Quintana Roo is launching its most significant healthcare infrastructure expansion in over two decades, with plans to build eight new hospitals and upgrade several existing clinics across the state, officials announced.

State Health Secretary Flavio Carlos Rosado detailed the projects, which aim to address long-standing gaps in medical coverage, particularly in the central and southern regions. The construction pace represents a historic level of simultaneous development not seen in the state for more than 20 years.

Progress in Central and Southern Regions

The most advanced construction is currently underway in Felipe Carrillo Puerto and Chetumal. These federally-backed projects will add 60 and 120 hospital beds respectively. Officials estimate both facilities will be operational by the end of 2026, significantly boosting care in areas that have historically lagged behind.

Expanding Capacity in Cancún and Chetumal

The infrastructure plan includes converting existing clinics into full General Hospitals. In Chetumal, bed capacity will increase from 30 to 90. In Cancún, it will jump from 19 to 90 beds. This transition involves not only construction but also the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical equipment and the hiring of specialized staff to ensure comprehensive coverage.

New Maternal and Child Hospital in Cancún

A key initiative under Governor Mara Lezama involves repurposing abandoned buildings. In Cancún, a disused structure will be renovated by IMSS-Bienestar (the Mexican Social Security Institute’s welfare program) to become a Maternal and Child Hospital with a total of 109 beds. This center is designed to meet critical demand for women’s and newborn healthcare in the northern part of the state.

Third-Level Hospital and Mental Health Services

Plans also confirm a new high-specialty hospital in the Benito Juárez municipality. This facility will include a dedicated burn unit and a specialized mental health ward. These services are intended to prevent patients from needing to travel to other states for such critical care.