Background on Martí Batres Guadarrama and ISSSTE
Martí Batres Guadarrama serves as the General Director of the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE), a Mexican government agency responsible for providing social security and healthcare services to federal public sector employees and their families.
The ISSSTE, under Batres’ leadership, has been actively involved in providing medical assistance and support to those affected by intense rainfall and subsequent flooding in several Mexican states, including Hidalgo, Querétaro, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.
Medical Staff’s Dedication During the Emergency
In recognition of the Day of the Physician, celebrated on October 23rd, Martí Batres praised the ISSSTE’s 19,596 doctors for their unwavering commitment to public service and healthcare provision for federal workers, retirees, and their families.
The medical staff’s dedication has been evident in their humanistic approach to attending to the population affected by the floods across Hidalgo, Querétaro, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.
Key Actions and Achievements
- ISSSTE medical teams have provided approximately 21,412 medical attendances from October 11 to 19 in the most affected regions.
- Dr. Edgar Ramírez Fuentes, director of the Huejutla, Hidalgo ISSSTE Clinic and Hospital, has been explaining medication schedules in Nahuatl to patients.
- Martha Beatriz Cárdenas Turrent, an epidemiology specialist and head of the Statistical Planning Coordination at the “1st of October” Regional Hospital, has participated in ISSSTE brigades in Álamo, Veracruz, assisting both ISSSTE affiliates and non-affiliates.
- Luis Raúl Meza López, director of the Centenario de la Revolución Mexicana High Specialty Regional Hospital in Morelos, has emphasized the ISSSTE’s commitment to the population during natural disasters.
- Enrique Gómez Álvarez, head of Cardiology at the “20 de Noviembre” National Medical Center, has 50 years of experience in the ISSSTE, providing crucial attention to patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Martí Batres Guadarrama? Martí Batres Guadarrama is the General Director of the Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Estado (ISSSTE).
- What is the ISSSTE? The ISSSTE is a Mexican government agency responsible for providing social security and healthcare services to federal public sector employees and their families.
- What emergency situation is being addressed? The ISSSTE medical staff has been providing assistance during intense rainfall and subsequent flooding in Hidalgo, Querétaro, Puebla, San Luis Potosí, and Veracruz.
- What notable actions have ISSSTE doctors taken? Doctors like Edgar Ramírez Fuentes and Enrique Gómez Álvarez have gone above and beyond, explaining medication schedules in Nahuatl and providing crucial cardiovascular care, respectively.
- What recognition has Enrique Gómez Álvarez received? Enrique Gómez Álvarez was awarded the “Salvador Aceves” Prize by the Mexican Society of Cardiology (SCM) for his exceptional teaching and human qualities.
