Background on Key Figures and Program
On August 7, 2025, Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya met with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo in Palacio Nacional for a working meeting. The gathering included other state leaders to assess the progress of the IMSS Bienestar program across participating federal entities.
The IMSS Bienestar program, a public health initiative offering universal and free medical care, was the central topic. Key issues discussed included medication availability in all health units and further development of medical infrastructure.
Key Participants
- Rubén Rocha Moya, Governor of Sinaloa
- Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico
- Gobernadoras and Governors from Sonora, Tabasco, Puebla, Veracruz, Estado de México, Zacatecas, Baja California Sur, Hidalgo, San Luis Potosí, Baja California, Yucatán, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Campeche, Quintana Roo, and the Head of Government of Mexico City
Federal Government Representatives
Accompanying President Sheinbaum were:
- Secretary of Health, David Kersenobich
- Director of IMSS Bienestar, Alejandro Svarch
- General Director of IMSS, Zoé Robledo
- Director of ISSSTE, Martí Batres
Meeting Focus and Impact
During the meeting, participants discussed medication supply in all program health units and the expansion of medical infrastructure. The IMSS Bienestar program aims to ensure quality, universal, and free healthcare across Mexico’s regions.
Governor Rocha Moya’s attendance reaffirms Sinaloa’s commitment to strengthening public health and maintaining close coordination with the Mexican government.
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the IMSS Bienestar program? It’s a public health initiative by the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) that offers universal and free medical care to all residents in participating states.
- Who attended the meeting with President Sheinbaum? Besides Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, other state leaders and representatives from the federal government participated.
- What were the main topics discussed? The primary subjects were medication availability in health units and further development of medical infrastructure under the IMSS Bienestar program.
- Why is this meeting significant for Sinaloa? Governor Rocha Moya’s participation highlights Sinaloa’s dedication to enhancing public health and collaborating with the national government.
