Strengthening Community Safety and Health Education
In a significant move to ensure access to education and healthcare, Governor Alejandro Armenta’s administration in Puebla will inaugurate the campus of the Universidad de la Salud del Estado de Puebla (USEP) in Zoquitlán. This strategic initiative, with a social justice focus, aims to bring education for medical and nursing training closer to communities within the state, preventing young people from leaving their hometowns.
Background on Governor Alejandro Armenta and the USEP
Alejandro Armenta, the current governor of Puebla, has prioritized social welfare and development during his tenure. Under his leadership, the USEP has become a symbol of progress and equality in the region.
The USEP, led by Rector Martín Huerta Ruíz, has been instrumental in providing higher education opportunities to those who had to migrate elsewhere to pursue their goals. The university aims to cultivate professionals who will positively impact lives and communities.
USEP Campus Expansion in Puebla
The new Zoquitlán campus complements the two existing construction sites in Izúcar de Matamoros and Yaonáhuac. These institutions aim to bolster community safety by providing access to education and healthcare services.
The construction budget for the Zoquitlán campus is 49 million, 271 thousand pesos. The initial phase will feature 37 spaces across two levels in a 2,600 square-meter building.
Beneficiary Municipalities
The following municipalities will benefit from the USEP’s expansion:
- Ajalpan
- Vicente Guerrero
- Coyomeapan
- San Sebastián Tlacotepec
- Eloxochitlán
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Governor Alejandro Armenta? Governor Alejandro Armenta is the current leader of the Mexican state of Puebla, known for his focus on social welfare and development.
- What is the Universidad de la Salud del Estado de Puebla (USEP)? The USEP is a higher education institution in Puebla dedicated to training medical and nursing professionals, with a mission to bring education closer to local communities.
- Why is the USEP campus expansion significant? The expansion aims to strengthen community safety and provide better access to education and healthcare services in Puebla’s interior.
- Which municipalities will benefit from the USEP campus expansion? The beneficiary municipalities are Ajalpan, Vicente Guerrero, Coyomeapan, San Sebastián Tlacotepec, and Eloxochitlán.
