In Guanajuato, a debate has arisen regarding the possible adherence of the state to the federal health system. While some legislators and officials praise the strength of the state health system and express reservations about joining the federal system, others advocate for incorporation, arguing that it could improve coverage and quality of medical services in the area.
In a recent session of the Public Health Commission of the Congress of Guanajuato, a ruling was approved requesting Governor Libia García Muñoz and the state Health Secretary, Gabriel Alfredo Cortés Alcalá, to manage the incorporation of the entity into the National Agreement for the Federalization of the Health System for Welfare. The goal would be to optimize the budget allocated to the state health system and consolidate a unique, universal, public, free, and preventive medical care model for the benefit of the Guanajuato population.
Regarding differing positions among legislators, Deputy Noemí Márquez Márquez expressed her disagreement with the ruling, arguing that a thorough analysis of the proposal had not been conducted nor was it justified why Guanajuato should join the federal health system. On the other hand, legislator Angélica Casillas Martínez questioned whether there was sufficient information to determine the convenience of adhering to the federal system, emphasizing that Guanajuato has good coverage and medical care in general.
Legislator Antonio Chaurand Sorzano emphasized the population's right to health and considered that joining the national agreement represents a historic opportunity to strengthen medical care, ensuring equitable access and prioritizing individuals without social security and the most vulnerable.
At the national level, 23 federal entities have signed the National Agreement for the Federalization of the Health System for Welfare, aiming to provide medical care to those without social security. The agreement seeks to ensure the supply of medicines, equipment, and the hiring of personnel to serve the population without social security. In Guanajuato, this issue has generated debate among local legislators and officials.
