Jalisco legislators debate new law to combat chronic kidney disease

The Jalisco Congress has initiated an open parliamentary process to discuss a new law aimed at the detection, prevention, and treatment of chronic kidney disease in the state. Data from Guadalajara's Civil Hospitals indicates that in 2025, there were over 530,000 cumulative cases of chronic kidney disease in Jalisco, suggesting that one in ten residents suffers from some degree of renal damage.

Proposed by Deputy Mónica Paola Magaña Mendoza, the legislation seeks to establish a State Program for the Detection, Prevention, and Care of Renal Damage. This program would include free medical studies and health sessions across all 125 municipalities, specifically targeting high-risk populations. The initiative also proposes creating a state patient registry and screening mechanisms to better track the incidence and evolution of the disease.

Health Secretary Héctor Raúl Pérez Gómez has expressed support for the initiative, emphasizing the need for early detection to prevent complications from related conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The Ribera de Chapala region has been specifically noted in discussions regarding the impact and history of the disease in the state.