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Healthcare systems in Argentina, Paraguay, and Mexico face critical shortages
Healthcare systems in Argentina, Paraguay, and Mexico are facing significant operational crises characterized by resource shortages and labor unrest.
In Argentina, Hospital Durand has suspended over 1,000 surgical procedures due to a lack of specialized intensive care professionals and equipment malfunctions. Additionally, the country has seen an 80.8% increase in syphilis cases compared to the 2022-2025 average, reaching 31,338 cases in 2026. PAMI has also implemented provisions allowing high-income retirees to request free medication if costs exceed 15% of their pension.
In Paraguay, the IPS Central Hospital is experiencing severe saturation. The Adult Medical Emergency Unit regularly manages up to 180 patients despite having only 122 beds. IPS President Derlis León has pledged to reorganize patient flow and integrate the hospital network to address these delays.
In Mexico, workers at the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social (IMSS) have launched nationwide protests. Demonstrations in Chihuahua, Morelos, Puebla, and Guadalajara highlight critical shortages of essential medicines, surgical supplies, and personnel. Workers are demanding significant salary increases and better working conditions to combat what they describe as a severe operational and budgetary crisis.
Entities
AFUMED · Argentina · Colegio de Médicos de la Provincia de Buenos Aires · Derlis León · Gonzalo Rojas · Hospital Dr. Ernesto Torres Galdames · Hospital Durand · Hospital Universitario de Toledo · IMSS · IPS · IPS Central Hospital · Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] More than 1,000 surgical procedures have been suspended at Hospital Durand due to a shortage of specialized intensive care professionals. diarioelcentinela.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 250 gastroenterology, endoscopy, and colonoscopy studies are currently delayed at Hospital Durand. diarioelcentinela.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Medical professionals serving PAMI are facing financial precarity because service fees have not kept pace with rising operational costs. www.diario4v.com · www.eldia.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Adult Medical Emergency Unit at IPS Central Hospital regularly receives between 140 and 180 patients despite having only 122 beds. oviedopress.com · rcc.com.py
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Syphilis cases in Argentina increased by 80.8% compared to the 2022-2025 average. diarioelatlantico.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Dental professionals associated with APPAMIA suspended scheduled appointments for 72 hours due to insufficient fee increases. www.eldia.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] PAMI affiliates can request free medication if the cost exceeds 15% of their pension income, even if they exceed standard income limits. mendozatoday.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina recorded 31,338 cases of syphilis in the general population during 2026. diarioelatlantico.com.ar