The Secretary of Health, David Kershenobich, underscored the commitment of the current administration to strengthen public health and improve medical care for all Mexicans. At President Sheinbaum's Morning Conference, he highlighted the coordination among the key institutions in the sector, such as IMSS, ISSSTE, IMSS-Bienestar, Pemex, as well as the Secretariats of Defense and Navy, under the direction of the Secretariat of Health to achieve comprehensive and efficient care.
The health sector is focused on reinforcing preventive care, working hand in hand with local governments and state Health Secretaries. Furthermore, it seeks to improve medical care through collaboration of the sector's institutions and the national public care service. Two strategies were presented by the Undersecretary of Prevention and Promotion of Health, Ramiro López Elizalde.
One of the strategies presented is the National Plan for Dengue Control, aimed at reducing cases by 50% between 2025 and 2030. Actions include the release of mosquitoes with Wolbachia to block the transmission of the disease and research for a Dengue vaccine. There will be intensive dissemination of community participation programs and the launch of the Safe House initiative in homes with vulnerable populations.
On the other hand, the cataract operation strategy "See for Mexico" was introduced. Since its start on October 1, nearly 40,000 free surgeries for the elderly have been performed throughout the country, aiming to improve their quality of life through vision recovery. Cataracts are the leading cause of reversible blindness in Mexico, affecting over 760,000 people, a significant portion of whom do not receive treatment due to economic issues.
Surgeries are carried out in all health sector institutions in the 32 entities of the country, with a special focus on the Mexican population over 60 years old. Those interested in undergoing an assessment can register at the website cataratas.atdt.gob.mx.
