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Local health news from hospitals, clinics, and public health. We provide reliable, actionable updates on outbreaks, access, services, and staffing.

There are now 8 cases of measles in Puerto Vallarta
•April 6, 2026

Jalisco says measles cases will linger into World Cup

Jalisco says measles cases are falling but will not hit zero before the 2026 World Cup, keeping tourism season in the risk equation.
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Puerto Vallarta Autism Center Set for 2026 Start
•April 1, 2026

Puerto Vallarta Autism Center Set for 2026 Start

Puerto Vallarta says construction on a new autism center could begin in 2026, part of a wider Jalisco plan to expand specialized care outside Guadalajara.
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Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•March 23, 2026

Mexico leads Americas measles surge

Mexico now carries the Americas' heaviest measles burden, raising pressure on health authorities as travel season and the World Cup approach.
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Mexico pilots HIV self-testing amid stigma concerns
•March 17, 2026

Mexico pilots HIV self-testing amid stigma concerns

Mexico will test a discreet HIV self-testing model aimed at cutting stigma, speeding diagnosis, and linking users to care and prevention.
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Mexico Health Probe Finds Millions Paid to Paper Companies
•March 17, 2026

Mexico Health Probe Finds Millions Paid to Paper Companies

An investigation found Mexican health agencies paid 361.5 million pesos to shell companies for supplies that never reached hospitals.
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Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•March 12, 2026

Measles cases reach 10 in Puerto Vallarta this year

Puerto Vallarta has confirmed 10 measles cases in 2026 as health officials expand vaccination and urge residents to review coverage.
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Rumors deepened Puerto Vallarta trauma after El Mencho killing
•March 4, 2026

Rumors deepened Puerto Vallarta trauma after El Mencho killing

After Feb. 22 violence in Puerto Vallarta, psychologists warn that WhatsApp rumors and unverified videos prolonged fear and stress.
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There are now 8 cases of measles in Puerto Vallarta
•March 2, 2026

Measles cases reach 8 in Puerto Vallarta as adults infected

Puerto Vallarta has eight confirmed measles cases, including three new young-adult infections tied to IMSS Clinic 170 and low vaccination.
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Why Mexico has only 25 accredited rare-disease hospitals
•February 26, 2026

Why Mexico has only 25 accredited rare-disease hospitals

Only 25 public hospitals in 16 states are accredited for certain rare-disease care, forcing long referrals, delays, and unequal access.
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Chihuahua measles vaccination strategy
•February 24, 2026

Clinic finder expands as Mexico measles cases top 10,634

Mexico confirms 10,634 measles cases; Feb. 8–14 adds 973. Officials prioritize vaccines by age and direct residents to clinic finder help.
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Puerto Vallarta Sees First Measles Cases Amid Vaccine Surge
•February 16, 2026

Puerto Vallarta hits 40,000 measles shots in one week

Up to 40,000 measles vaccine doses were given in Puerto Vallarta’s region in a week as a three-week push expands to malls, schools and the...
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Mexico Strikes Deal with Moderna to Produce mRNA Vaccines
•February 11, 2026

Mexico Strikes Deal with Moderna to Produce mRNA Vaccines

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government strikes a deal with Moderna and local firms to produce mRNA vaccines in Mexico and boost scientific capacity.
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