Jalisco ranks second in Mexico for hospital-acquired infections

Jalisco has recorded the second-highest number of hospital-acquired infections in Mexico during the first half of 2026, according to the federal Ministry of Health’s epidemiological report. The state reported 5,550 cases, accounting for 9.2 percent of the 60,170 infections documented nationwide.

Mexico City leads the country with 12,633 cases. Other states with significant numbers include the State of Mexico, Nuevo León, and Veracruz. The most frequent types of infections reported include ventilator-associated pneumonia and urinary tract infections related to catheters.

Data indicates that the Internal Medicine department recorded the highest number of infections, followed by General Surgery. Older patients, specifically those aged 65 and over, represent a significant portion of the total cases.