Introduction
The President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, inaugurated two new medical towers at the Hospital de la Niñez Poblana in Puebla. The newly constructed Torre de Especialidades Oncológicas (Oncology Specialties Tower) and the Torre de Cardiología y Hemodinamia (Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Tower) represent a significant investment of 915 million Mexican pesos (mdp) in improving healthcare for children suffering from cancer and heart conditions.
Reactions to the Inauguration
- Governor Alejandro Armenta praised the President Sheinbaum’s act of “authentic humanism,” stating that these medical facilities demonstrate Puebla’s potential to become a leader in specialized pediatric care.
- Federal Secretary of Health, David Kershenobich, commended Puebla for its state-of-the-art medical installations, highlighting the President’s commitment to quality, efficiency, and safety in healthcare.
President Sheinbaum’s Priorities and Vision
In her speech, President Sheinbaum emphasized that health and saving lives are top priorities for her administration, as they are fundamental rights for Mexican citizens. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding these rights, as enshrined in Mexico’s Constitution.
Federal Secretary of Health’s Praise for Puebla
Secretary Kershenobich lauded Puebla for its advanced medical facilities, stating that they are on par with the best in the world. He highlighted how these investments position Puebla as a leader in specialized pediatric care, particularly in oncology and cardiology.
Governor Armenta’s Perspective
Governor Alejandro Armenta described the inauguration as an act of genuine humanism by President Sheinbaum, leaving Puebla with a “transcendental work” to save thousands of lives of children battling cancer and heart conditions.
He further emphasized that caring for the population is a government’s primary responsibility, and President Sheinbaum’s humanistic approach translates into prioritizing security, health, and education in Puebla.
Details of the New Medical Towers
The new towers, funded with 915 mdp, will feature:
- 142 monitored beds
- 145 non-monitored beds
- 52 consultation rooms
- Seven operating rooms
- Nearly a thousand healthcare workers
Director of IMSS-Bienestar, Alejandro Svarch, outlined the increased capacity and productivity in cardiology and oncology services:
- Cardiology consultations will increase from 4,195 to over 14,000 annually (200% growth).
- Cardiac surgeries will rise from 227 to more than 560, an increase of 147% in surgical productivity.
- Ecocardiography tests will quadruple with the addition of four new ecocardiagraphs.
- Chemotherapy treatments will double from 710 to over 1,200.
- Oncohematooncology services will also double in productivity with the specialized operating room.
Additionally, 213 new healthcare professionals will join the staff at these towers.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who inaugurated the new medical towers? President Claudia Sheinbaum inaugurated the Torre de Especialidades Oncológicas and the Torre de Cardiología y Hemodinamia.
- What is the investment for these new towers? The project cost 915 million Mexican pesos.
- What types of medical services will these towers provide? The new towers will focus on specialized pediatric care for cancer and cardiac conditions, enhancing diagnostic capabilities, treatment options, and surgical services.
- What do these new facilities mean for Puebla? These state-of-the-art medical installations position Puebla as a leader in pediatric specialized care, ultimately saving and improving the lives of countless children.
