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

IMSS medical negligence
•October 23, 2025

IMSS medical negligence claim after teen loses vision in Playa del Carmen

A family alleges IMSS medical negligence after a teen lost vision in his left eye in Playa del Carmen. A complaint was filed and a...
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Los Cabos emergency care
•October 20, 2025

Los Cabos emergency care faces a reckoning after refusals

After reports of private hospitals denying cases, Los Cabos emergency care faces scrutiny. A proposed CRUM would stabilize patients and enforce rules.
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imss los cabos hospital
•October 18, 2025

New IMSS Bienestar hospital planned for San José del Cabo

San José del Cabo plans a 42-bed IMSS Bienestar hospital as ejidatarios move to donate 13 hectares, aligned with a 21-billion-peso national health push.
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Puerto Vallarta flu vaccination
•October 16, 2025

Puerto Vallarta flu vaccination ramps up across the city

Puerto Vallarta flu vaccination begins for the 2025–2026 winter. Free shots at public clinics; seniors and at-risk also get pneumococcal protection. Here’s who, where, and...
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Los Cabos breast prostheses donation
•October 15, 2025

Los Cabos breast prostheses donation puts survivors first

Los Cabos breast prostheses donation reaches about 70 women as a local tourism group and DIF step up support, adding sleeves for lymphedema and year-round...
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Mexico fake insurance brokers
•October 14, 2025

Mexico’s fake insurance brokers are costing patients dearly

AMASFAC warns that fake insurance brokers inflate bills and misuse data in Mexico. Learn how to verify agents and policies, and avoid health claim fraud.
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IMSS Los Cabos hospital
•October 14, 2025

IMSS Los Cabos hospital moves ahead as land clears

IMSS Los Cabos hospital clears its first stage on land and permits. Build time is about two years and the CAPUFE toll plaza may shift...
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puerto vallarta dengue
•October 3, 2025

Puerto Vallarta dengue surge hits 150 cases as October risk peaks

Puerto Vallarta dengue cases pass 150 as Jalisco health teams expand fumigation and door-to-door control; officials warn October is the most critical month.
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Pharma debt payments
•September 25, 2025

Government promises pharma debt payments amid shortages

Mexico acknowledged outstanding bills and pledged pharma debt payments, even as labs cite arrears and delivery hurdles that have fueled supply concerns.
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puerto vallarta training hospital
•September 25, 2025

Puerto Vallarta joins Teaching Hospital Network plan

Jalisco confirms a Teaching Hospital Network, with construction of Puerto Vallarta’s civil hospital set for 2026 and shared annual funding from UdeG and the state.
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HIV test shortages
•September 24, 2025

A quiet crisis in Cancún as HIV test shortages stall early diagnosis

Activists warn HIV test shortages in Quintana Roo are delaying diagnoses as field work is curtailed for safety. Officials tout new supplies; risk persists.
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Jalisco dengue death
•September 15, 2025

Jalisco dengue death confirmed as state battles late-season surge

Jalisco dengue death confirmed in epidemiology week 36. State health officials report one fatality, 1,385 cases and 29 deaths under review as serotype 3 drives...
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