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Medical professionals honored across Mexico and Argentina
Various medical professionals and institutions are receiving recognition for their service and milestones. In Mexico, Hidalgo Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar honored 18 doctors for their professional trajectories and commitment to community health. Similarly, in Tabasco, Governor Javier May Rodríguez presented the 2026 Medical Merit and Professional Performance awards to several doctors, including Ricardo González Anoya and Raúl Pérez Hernández.
Academic institutions in Mexico also marked the occasion. The Universidad Autónoma de Tlaxcala (UATx) held an academic session to celebrate the values of medical practice, while the UNAM Faculty of Medicine organized recreational and academic activities, including a medical knowledge competition. In Guanajuato, Hospital Ángeles recognized specialists for their career excellence during its academic sessions.
In Argentina, the city of Mercedes paid tribute to the late Dr. Fortunato Benaím, an international authority on burn treatment, with the unveiling of a monument and a commemorative plaque. Additionally, the Sanatorio Santa Fe celebrated its centenary, marking 100 years of service since its founding in 1926.
Entities
Colegio Nacional Florentino Ameghino · Fortunato Benaím · Javier May Rodríguez · Juan Ignacio Ustarroz · Julio Menchaca Salazar · Mercedes · Sanatorio Santa Fe · UNAM