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2 clusters · 3 sources · 18 days · First seen · Last updated

Health surveillance in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

Overview

Epidemiological reports from the Mexican Federal Government's Ministry of Health indicate rising health concerns in the Yucatan Peninsula.

In October 2026, data showed that male breast cancer cases in the region doubled compared to 2025, rising from six to 12 diagnoses. These cases were spread across Quintana Roo, Yucatan, and Campeche, with Campeche accounting for 75% of the regional total.

Simultaneously, reports indicated a significant surge in Leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease. Cases in the peninsula increased by nearly 400%, rising from 88 cases in 2025 to 439 in 2026. Quintana Roo recorded the majority of these infections, representing approximately 77.9% of the total, while Campeche reported 64 cases.

Entities

Campeche · Quintana Roo · Yucatán Peninsula · Secretariat of Health · Yucatán

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Leishmaniasis cases surge by 399% in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula

    Leishmaniasis cases in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula rose by nearly 400% in 2026, with Quintana Roo accounting for almost 78% of the total infections.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Male breast cancer cases double in Yucatán Peninsula

    Male breast cancer diagnoses in the Yucatán Peninsula doubled to 12 cases in 2026, with Campeche accounting for 75% of the regional total.

Sources

laverdadnoticias.com · lucesdelsiglo.com.mx · poresto.net