Irapuato government delivers 44 orthopedic devices

The Irapuato municipal government, through the DIF Municipal system and in collaboration with Tiendas Básicos, has distributed 44 orthopedic devices to individuals with disabilities and reduced mobility. The initiative, which represents an investment of 227,000 pesos, aims to improve autonomy and quality of life for residents in Irapuato and Romita.

The equipment provided includes 26 hospital and all-terrain wheelchairs, two walkers with baths, eight walkers with baskets, one hospital bed, two specialized chairs for childhood cerebral palsy, and five mammary prostheses.

Mayor Lorena Alfaro García emphasized that the program focuses on providing customized support based on direct community engagement. The collaboration with Tiendas Básicos has seen a steady increase in support, rising from 29 devices in 2023 to 44 in the current period.