Guanajuato Governor grants permanent rest day to 22,000 health workers

Guanajuato Governor Libia Dennise García Muñoz Ledo has announced a permanent new benefit for more than 22,000 workers of the State Public Health Institute of Guanajuato (ISAPEG). The measure grants an extraordinary day of rest to all personnel, regardless of their contract type, as a recognition of their professional service.

Separately, the Governor addressed ongoing grievances regarding federal health institutions, specifically the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and the Institute for Social Security and Services for State Workers (ISSSTE). She expressed support for demands made by health workers and beneficiaries regarding medicine shortages, lack of specialists, and delays in surgeries and consultations.

García noted that the current situation within these federal systems has increased the burden on the state health secretariat. She stated that the state is currently providing care to over 300,000 patients who seek services through the state system due to difficulties finding adequate attention or medication in federal institutions.