Background on Key Figures and Their Relevance
Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the President of Mexico, visited Sinaloa for her third time to inaugurate new areas at the Pediatric Hospital. Accompanying her was Governor Rubén Rocha Moya, who has been instrumental in the state’s development and healthcare initiatives. Their collaboration highlights their commitment to improving healthcare services, particularly for children.
Inauguration of New Areas at the Pediatric Hospital
During this visit, Sheinbaum Pardo and Rocha Moya officially opened new surgical rooms and an area dedicated to treating burn-injured children at the Pediatric Hospital of Sinaloa. The hospital underwent a complete overhaul with an investment of 508 million pesos, now offering new services such as a pediatric hemodialysis unit for children with chronic kidney failure.
Governor Rocha Moya’s Appreciation
Rocha Moya expressed his gratitude for President Sheinbaum Pardo’s presence, stating that it reassures the people of Sinaloa of her unwavering support. He emphasized their shared commitment to the transformative project for Mexico, led by her humanistic and democratic leadership.
Director of IMSS Bienestar’s Explanation
Alejandro Svarch Pérez, the Director of IMSS Bienestar, explained that these improvements solidify the Pediatric Hospital of Sinaloa as the leading public hospital in the state, specializing in high-level pediatric care. The 508 million pesos investment resulted in 170 beds, 40 consultation rooms, and four modern surgical suites equipped with the latest technology.
Additional Healthcare Investments in Sinaloa
Svarch Pérez also announced further investments in Sinaloa’s healthcare infrastructure, including:
- A new hospital in Guamúchil with a 450 million pesos investment
- Renovation of all 54 surgical suites across public hospitals in Sinaloa, equipping them with necessary surgical tools and infrastructure improvements
- Installation of 25 additional beds to expand capacity at the Psychiatric Hospital of Sinaloa
Secretary of Well-being’s Remarks
Ariadna Montiel Reyes, the Secretary of Well-being, discussed various social programs benefiting Sinaloa residents. These include Mujeres de Bienestar, Rita Cetina Scholarships, and Salud casa por Casa. This year, 23 billion pesos will be allocated to support 800,000 Sinaloans, including those with disabilities.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who attended the inauguration? President Sheinbaum Pardo, Governor Rocha Moya, Secretary of Health David Kershenobich Stalnikowitz, Director of IMSS Zoé Robledo, Coordinator General of Bienestar Programs Carlos Torres Rosas, Subsecretary of Expenditures Bertha Gómez Castro, Director of BIRMEX Carlos Alberto Ulloa Félix, and local officials including Culiacán’s Mayor Juan de Dios Gámez Mendívil and Hospital Pediatrico de Sinaloa’s Director Mijail Suarez Arredondo.
- What new services are offered at the Pediatric Hospital of Sinaloa? The hospital now features a pediatric hemodialysis unit, four modern surgical suites, 170 beds, and 40 consultation rooms.
- What other healthcare investments are planned for Sinaloa? A new hospital in Guamúchil, renovation of all 54 surgical suites across public hospitals in Sinaloa, and expansion of the Psychiatric Hospital of Sinaloa with 25 additional beds.
