IMSS reports extensive pediatric medical staff in Mexico

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) currently employs 6,511 pediatricians and more than 2,000 subspecialists dedicated to the health of children and adolescents. This medical personnel addresses a wide range of conditions, including respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, nutritional issues, obesity, diabetes, childhood cancer, congenital diseases, and complications related to prematurity.

Dr. José Antonio Munguía Venegas, coordinator of Medical Programs, noted that high-specialty medical units (UMAE) are critical for managing patients in critical condition and premature newborns. The focus remains on early diagnosis and prevention to reduce mortality and improve clinical outcomes.

In related regional news, the Hospital de la Niñez Morelense (HNM) celebrated its 32nd anniversary in Morelos. To mark the occasion, the hospital organized academic sessions titled “Enseñando con el corazón, curando con evidencia,” focusing on pediatric health, mental health, and hospital care. The event honored long-standing staff members, including Dr. Vesta Louise Richardson López Collado, for their contributions since the institution's inception.