Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

After four months of leading the country in Monkeypox infections, Jalisco will have its own diagnosis laboratory

The State Public Health Laboratory (LESP) of the Jalisco Health Secretariat (SSJ), will begin today to implement the process for the diagnosis of monkeypox, after federal authorities, through the Institute of Epidemiological Diagnosis and Reference (InDRE) verified the capacity and human-medical-technological equipment of the state institution.

“It is a pleasure for me to announce that this Thursday, October 6, at the Jalisco State Public Health Laboratory we will begin to implement the process for the diagnosis of monkeypox,” announced the head of the SSJ, Fernando Petersen Aranguren, after making a visit to the facilities. Until . . .

Read Full Story

Related Posts

Puerto Vallarta hosts March 8 5K for women's safety

Puerto Vallarta hosts March 8 5K for women’s safety

Puerto Vallarta’s March 8 5K “8M for Equality” invites residents and visitors to run or...
Tijuana police detain man carrying rocket launcher

Tijuana bazooka report turns into federal weapons case

A citizen tip in Tijuana led to a detention for a military-only launcher, and an...
Canada beef sees Mexico as anchor for export shift

Canada beef sees Mexico as anchor for export shift

Mexico is Canada’s third-largest beef export market. Shipments hit about 24,000 tonnes in 2025, valued...
US tourism Mexican Caribbean

Mexico pulls ahead in North America tourism recovery

WTTC says Mexico is above 2019 tourism levels. INEGI data shows 2025 arrivals and receipts...