Prioritizing the Health of Vulnerable Mexico State Residents
The “Salud Casa por Casa” program in the State of Mexico prioritizes care for 1.8 million vulnerable residents, including adults over 60 and people with disabilities.
Key Program Details:
- The program deploys 1,449 doctors and nurses to provide preventive and primary medical care at home.
- Medical professionals will monitor vital signs, perform treatments, conduct some tests, and prescribe medications during home visits.
Background on Key Figures:
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President of Mexico City, and Delfina Gómez Álvarez, the Governor of the State of Mexico, led the “Salud Casa por Casa” assembly in Ixtapaluca.
The State of Mexico, the most populous state in Mexico, has implemented health-focused programs like “La Muestra Viaja” and “Salud Casa por Casa.” Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo acknowledged Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez’s dedication to the people and her commitment to being close to them.
Program Implementation:
Delfina Gómez Álvarez explained that over 1,400 Servidores de la Nación (federal service members) have been recruited to support the “Casa por Casa” program.
Event Highlights:
During the event, the officials distributed medical kits containing essential supplies such as:
- Tablet with “Casa por Casa” application for patient records
- Baumanometer
- Thermometer
- Scale
- Latex gloves
- Face masks
- Antibacterial hand soap
- Rapid test strips for glucose, cholesterol, and triglycerides
Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez praised the medical personnel for their hard work and dedication.
Attendees:
Notable attendees included:
- David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz, Federal Secretary of Health
- Alejandro Svarch Pérez, Director of IMSS-Bienestar
- Ariadna Montiel Reyes, Secretary of Well-being
- Jesús Valencia Guzmán, Coordinator of the “Salud Casa por Casa” program
- Leticia Ramírez, National Coordinator for Intergovernmental Affairs and Social Participation
Key Questions and Answers:
- What is the “Salud Casa por Casa” program? It’s a health initiative in the State of Mexico prioritizing care for 1.8 million vulnerable residents, including adults over 60 and people with disabilities.
- How does the program work? Medical professionals visit homes to provide preventive and primary medical care, monitor vital signs, perform treatments, conduct some tests, and prescribe medications.
- Who are the key figures involved? Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico City, and Delfina Gómez Álvarez, Governor of the State of Mexico, are leading this initiative.
- How many medical professionals are part of the program? The program deploys 1,449 doctors and nurses.
- What supplies were distributed during the event? Medical kits contained essential items like tablets, baumanometers, thermometers, scales, gloves, face masks, antibacterial soap, and rapid test strips for various health markers.
