The death of at least four people in Hermosillo, Sonora, after receiving 'vitamin drips' at a private clinic is now being investigated at the federal level. The Ministry of Health reported that technical analyses and laboratory tests are being conducted to clarify the causes of death and rule out health risks. According to a press release issued on April 4, 2026, the agency immediately activated inter-institutional coordination mechanisms upon learning of the case, allegedly linked to intravenous treatments for nutritional or revitalization purposes. Federal coordination and laboratory analysis. The General Directorate of Epidemiology (DGE) and the Federal Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Cofepris) are maintaining constant communication with authorities in Sonora to provide close follow-up on the investigation. Samples of the drips administered to the victims are already being analyzed in specialized laboratories, with the aim of determining if they were contaminated, expired, or if a combination of substances caused severe adverse reactions. Meanwhile, federal authorities are not ruling out any line of investigation and assured that the results will be made public once the studies are concluded. Possible malpractice under scrutiny. In parallel, the Attorney General's Office of the State of Sonora has opened an investigation file to determine possible responsibilities, including probable medical malpractice. Following the deaths, the clinic located in the Jesús García neighborhood was raided by elements of the Ministerial Agency for Criminal Investigation (AMIC), who seized clinical records and the supplies used in the treatments. Likewise, the State Commission for the Protection against Health Risks (Coesprisson) ordered the closure of the establishment as a preventive measure. The Ministry of Health reiterated its commitment to protecting the population and assured that it will remain attentive to the development of the case while the investigations continue to clarify what happened.
