Mexico Celebrates 121st Anniversary of its Premier Hospital

Mexico's public health system is undergoing a crucial restructuring phase aimed at establishing a Universal Health Service. This was highlighted during an event commemorating the 121st anniversary of a key hospital. The ceremony was led by Dr. David Kershenobich, Secretary of Health, and Dr. Rosa Sánchez Conejo, the institution's General Director, who analyzed the center's impact on the country's health security. The Secretary affirmed that the institution is a historical witness to Mexico's epidemiological transitions. He stated that the sector's progress is unequivocally directed towards a universal structure ensuring effectiveness and continuity of care for the entire population. Dr. Kershenobich called for preserving the vision of Dr. Eduardo Liceaga, who 121 years ago identified prevention and hygiene as the driving forces of national development. Dr. Rosa Sánchez Conejo recognized the work of over 7,300 workers, 1,200 resident doctors, and 1,500 students from various disciplines, as well as the contribution of dozens of researchers who maintain the entity's scientific excellence. She emphasized that the hospital has democratized access to high-complexity health care, transforming it from a privilege into a tangible possibility for the most vulnerable sectors. According to the official, factors such as system interoperability, service portability, and therapeutic continuity are the technical pillars necessary to prevent the exclusion of any citizen from care benefits. The robustness of public institutions depends on strategic governance, financial sustainability, and an efficient supply of supplies and drugs.