USEP expands health education with new campus in Yaonáhuac

The Universidad de la Salud del Estado de Puebla (USEP) is expanding its presence in the Sierra Nororiental region with the opening of a new regional campus in Yaonáhuac. The project involves a total investment of approximately 60 million pesos, consisting of 46.46 million pesos for infrastructure and 16.22 million pesos for furniture and equipment.

The new facility covers 22,502 square meters and is expected to serve a potential student population of 6,540 young people across 12 municipalities. Academic programs will include degrees in Surgeon Physician, Nursing, and Obstetrics.

According to Alejandro Loranca Espinosa, director of CAPCEE, the second stage of the Yaonáhuac site has reached 30 percent progress in foundation work and 7 percent in construction, with an expected completion date in January 2027. Other regional sites in Izúcar de Matamoros, Tepexi de Rodríguez, and Zoquitlán are reported to be 100 percent complete and awaiting inauguration.