During the ceremonial event held at the historic Red Palace, Hospital de Jesús, the oldest medical institution in Continental America, marked its five centuries of existence. Former Minister of Health and advisor José Naro Robles emphasized the importance of the role that Hospital de Jesús plays in moments of crisis and called for the private sector and authorities to continue supporting the institution, which is an important medical resource of the country. The leader of the National Monte-de-Piedad Foundation, engineer José Antonio Palacios, reminded the importance of colonial institutions that still exist to this day, highlighting the longevity and the importance of Hospital de Jesús.
Founded in 1524 by Hernán Cortés, Hospital de Jesús remains a key element of the country's public health. During the event, key figures in the history of healthcare, such as Julian Gaskon Mercado, responsible for its modernization, Gustavo Bas, who introduced social services in 1936, and Julian Gaskon Mercado. Those present in the exhibition hall recalled the legacy of this pioneering hospital dedicated to health and medical education in Mexico.
The president of the foundation, Dr. Octaviano Rosales Serafin, stressed the importance of the institution in the history of Mexico, noting that the legacy of Hospital de Jesús is not only the celebration of its historical heritage but also the opening of a new phase in its modernization, ensuring its key role in the national health system. "Not just because it has been operational for 500 years; it has aged," emphasized Dr. Rosales, addressing the need to provide quality medical care and modern technologies.
