Local health news on hospitals and public programs

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

•January 15, 2026

Why January triggers food guilt and harsh dieting in Mexico

After December’s long feast season, January’s “fresh start” pressure can turn food into a moral test. Here’s how to break the cycle.

•January 15, 2026

Mexico risks losing measles-free status as gaps persist

Health officials warn Mexico could lose its measles-elimination label by February unless vaccination gaps close and transmission is stopped.

•January 14, 2026

Nearly half of adults in Mexico live with depression, specialist warns

New IMSS figures point to widespread depressive symptoms, especially among older adults, underscoring how Mexico feels different beyond expat life.

•January 6, 2026

Cancún hospital water shortage hits patients and staff

Hospital staff in Cancún say purified drinking water has run out after a supplier contract ended in December, leaving workers and patients searching for bottles.

•December 19, 2025

December Depression Signs and How to Know It’s Serious

December can magnify grief, money pressure, and loneliness. Learn the signs that suggest depression, not just holiday stress, and when to reach out.

•December 17, 2025

PrEP near your workplace puts HIV prevention on lunch break

PrEP near your workplace offers quick, stigma-free PrEP with testing and vaccines at an IMSS clinic so workers can start prevention in under an hour.

•December 15, 2025

Conagua pauses Los Cabos projects and a new hospital stalls

Conagua has paused paperwork for multiple Los Cabos projects, including an IMSS hospital, alarming officials as delays ripple into health and growth.

•December 12, 2025

Puerto Vallarta measles watch after nearby cases jump

Jalisco health teams boost vaccines and monitoring in Puerto Vallarta after nearby measles cases and a first case in Bahía de Banderas.

•December 11, 2025

Wolbachia method in Los Cabos targets dengue and chikungunya

Baja California Sur extends its Wolbachia mosquito releases from La Paz to Los Cabos, aiming to cut dengue and chikungunya risk.

•December 10, 2025

Seven schools go remote amid Jalisco measles outbreak

Seven Jalisco schools remain online as health officials try to contain a growing measles outbreak with holiday closures and school vaccination drives.