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Mexico honors medical professionals on National Doctor's Day
Various Mexican institutions held ceremonies to recognize the dedication and service of medical professionals in observance of National Doctor's Day.
In Puebla, the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (BUAP) honored 228 healthcare professionals at the Hospital Universitario de Puebla (HUP). Rector Lilia Cedillo Ramírez emphasized the importance of continuous training and professional vocation during the event, which also included a lecture on self-care for medical staff.
In Veracruz, the Secretariat of Health (SS) awarded several distinctions, including the Dr. Pedro Rendón Domínguez Medical Merit medal to Dr. José Bernabé Ramírez Cabrera and the Teresa Rodríguez Alonso Nursing Merit medal to Dr. Fabián Gregorio Fernández. Officials highlighted the importance of teamwork and empathy in patient care.
Additionally, Pensiones Civiles del Estado (PCE) presented the 2026 Medical Merit Awards. Recipients included Jesús Manuel Zavala Portillo for Dignified Treatment, Jorge Alberto Hernández Leyva for Care Excellence, and Manuel Carlos Porras Betancourt for Academic Merit. The ceremony recognized both individual excellence and long-term institutional service.
Entities
Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla · Hospital Universitario de Puebla · Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social · Lilia Cedillo Ramírez · Pensiones Civiles del Estado · Secretaría de Salud · Sidronio Albavera Hernández