Introduction and Background
Under the administration of Governor Tere Jiménez, the Seguro Popular has returned to Aguascalientes, significantly strengthening the state’s healthcare system. With over 2,800 million pesos invested, the program has improved healthcare infrastructure, medication availability, medical personnel qualifications, cutting-edge equipment, and technology.
Investments in Healthcare Infrastructure
- More than 2,800 million pesos have been invested in enhancing the healthcare system.
- There is now more and better medical infrastructure, including the construction and rehabilitation of health centers, clinics, and hospitals.
- Aguascalientes boasts an 89% medication availability rate, surpassing the national average.
- Advanced equipment and technology, along with highly qualified medical personnel, are now available.
Governor Tere Jiménez’s Commitment to Healthcare
Rubén Galaviz Tristán, the Secretary of Health for Aguascalientes, praised Governor Tere Jiménez’s dedication to the health of Aguascalientes residents:
“This issue is a priority for her. Without a doubt, she is the governor of health because she has not spared financial, material, or human resources to ensure that the entire population has access to quality medical services free of charge.”
Infrastructure and Equipment Improvements
Galaviz Tristán highlighted the investments in medical infrastructure and equipment:
- Over 300 million pesos have been allocated to the rehabilitation and construction of medical facilities.
- Key projects include the remodeling of health centers and hospitals across the state, as well as the establishment of eight Seguro Popular Aguascalientes clinics in Benito Palomino Dena, Villa Juárez Asientos, and the municipal headquarters of Tepezalá, Cosío, San Francisco de los Romo, Pabellón de Arteaga, San José de Gracia, and Calvillo.
Medication and Supply Availability
The state has invested over 1,973 million pesos in medications, medical supplies, and curative materials. This investment has resulted in Aguascalientes having an 89% availability rate in public health centers, clinics, and hospitals—significantly higher than the national average.
Advanced Medical Equipment and Personnel
The Seguro Popular Aguascalientes has acquired advanced medical equipment, such as:
- Ambulances
- Robotic medication dispensers
- Cutting-edge medical devices like mammography machines and linear accelerators
- Medical supplies including hospital beds, red carts, and surgical tables
Beneficiaries and Services
Currently, approximately 318,000 people are enrolled in the Seguro Popular Aguascalientes as members and beneficiaries. They have access to:
- Free medical consultations
- Medications
- Clinical tests
- Mammograms
- Ultrasounds
- Dental services
- Optometry and eyeglasses
- Funeral services
Additional Support and Services
The Seguro Popular Aguascalientes also provides support for public welfare, such as:
- Free renal screening for early detection of kidney diseases
- Assistance in obtaining public welfare aid, including wheelchairs, walkers, hearing aids, and prosthetics
Key Questions and Answers
- What is the Seguro Popular Aguascalientes? It’s a health insurance program that provides medical services, medications, and support to residents of Aguascalientes.
- How much has been invested in the program? Over 2,800 million pesos have been invested to improve healthcare infrastructure, medication availability, and medical personnel qualifications.
- What services are available to enrollees? Enrollees have access to free medical consultations, medications, clinical tests, mammograms, dental services, optometry, funeral services, and more.
- How can someone enroll in the program? Enrollment is simple and free; residents only need to visit any Seguro Popular Aguascalientes clinic to complete the process.
