Background on Martí Batres Guadarrama and the 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.
Key Achievements at Mixquiahuala Clinic
During his visit to the Mixquiahuala Clinic in Hidalgo, Martí Batres highlighted the clinic’s successful completion of projects under the La Clínica es Nuestra program. With a budget of one million 100 thousand pesos, the clinic made significant improvements and acquired essential equipment.
- Modified the floor of the X-ray room
- Installed an exterior roof
- Acquired 11 baumanometers, three scales, a medication refrigerator, a microscope, physiotherapy machines, oximeters, thermometers, diagnostic kits cases, and more
- Performed maintenance on pump equipment and X-ray room control board
Impact on Derechohabientes
The Mixquiahuala Clinic serves 51,095 beneficiaries. As a result of these improvements, one thousand 120 jubilated and pensioned individuals received permanent validity credentials, eliminating the need for biannual renewals.
Community Involvement and COSABI’s Role
Martí Batres emphasized the importance of community participation and the Comité de Salud para el Bienestar (COSABI) in ensuring the effective use of allocated funds. Their collaboration has led to substantial upgrades in medical equipment and infrastructure.
Additional Equipment and Future Plans
Besides the mentioned upgrades, the clinic also acquired:
- Ultrasonography machine
- Laptop
- Hospital bed
- Transfer chair
- First aid kit
- Work tables
- Laboratory desks
- Microscopes
- Centrifuge for laboratory use
- Refrigerator for pharmacy area
Furthermore, the clinic anticipates receiving additional items such as urinals, flow meters, shelves, adjustable worktables of stainless steel, and laminated laboratory desks.
Positive Impact on Healthcare Delivery
David Armando Aguilar Pérez, the Mixquiahuala Clinic’s director, acknowledged that these improvements positively impact the quality of care provided to beneficiaries.
“The delivery of medical equipment and furniture represents much more than an improvement; it is a clear demonstration of the commitment from Mexico’s President, Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, and ISSSTE’s General Director, Martí Batres Guadarrama, to strengthen healthcare services with dignity,” Aguilar Pérez stated.
COSABI’s Direct Role in Meeting Urgent Needs
Cutberto Cruz Hernández, president of COSABI in the Mixquiahuala Clinic, reported on the improvements and acquisitions made possible by the La Clínica es Nuestra program.
“This program allows us to directly address the most urgent needs, ensuring a human and socially-oriented service delivery,” Cruz Hernández emphasized.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Martí Batres Guadarrama? He is the General Director of the ISSSTE, responsible for overseeing social security and healthcare services for Mexican federal public sector employees.
- What is the ISSSTE? It is a Mexican government agency that provides social security and healthcare services to federal public sector employees.
- What projects did the Mixquiahuala Clinic complete? The clinic completed floor modifications in the X-ray room, installed an exterior roof, and acquired essential medical equipment such as baumanometers, scales, a refrigerator for medications, microscopes, physiotherapy machines, oximeters, and diagnostic kits cases.
- How many beneficiaries received permanent validity credentials? One thousand 120 jubilated and pensioned individuals received permanent validity credentials, eliminating the need for biannual renewals.
- What role did community involvement and COSABI play in the project? Community participation and COSABI’s collaboration ensured the effective use of allocated funds, leading to substantial upgrades in medical equipment and infrastructure.
