# Veracruz medical supply shortages and health concerns

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/veracruz-medical-supply-shortages-and-health-concerns
> Updated: 2026-09-28T10:31:31.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 3.

In Veracruz, Governor Rocío Nahle García initially denied that the state was facing a sanitary emergency, despite reports of shortages in medical supplies and healing materials that prompted protests in Xalapa. The Governor stated the state was coordinating with IMSS-Bienestar and maintained that the state has the authority to purchase necessary supplies directly. Following these reports, the Governor began conducting on-site inspections of hospitals within the IMSS-Bienestar system to personally verify the availability of medicines. The state government acknowledged previous shortages in certain units and announced mitigation measures, including the redistribution of supplies, shipments from IMSS-Bienestar, and direct purchases. Concurrently, health authorities responded to a measles outbreak detected at the State Cancerology Center in Xalapa by establishing a sanitary cordon and reinforcing vaccination efforts. Expanding these inspection efforts, Governor Nahle García and IMSS Bienestar Director General Alejandro Svarch Pérez visited hospitals in the northern region, specifically Ozuluama and Naranjos, to oversee the transition to a universal public health system. Officials reported that high-specialty medications, including various insulins and tenecteplase for heart attack patients, are now available through the public system. In Ozuluama, authorities reported the repair of an anesthesia machine that had been out of service for over a year, allowing for the scheduling of extraordinary surgical sessions. Further infrastructure plans for the Ozuluama Community Hospital include the construction of a new warehouse, an industrial kitchen, and a climate-controlled waiting room. Recent inspections have extended to Tantoyuca and Tempoal to ensure medical units possess sufficient medicines, infrastructure, and personnel. To optimize distribution, pharmacy staff will utilize the IMSS Bienestar Supply Inventory Administration and Control System (SACIA) to facilitate transfers between units and reassign near-expiry supplies. In the General Hospital of Tantoyuca, plans include renovating lighting, flooring, and air conditioning, alongside structural safety assessments.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Veracruz hospitals face air conditioning and infrastructure issues

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García reported widespread air conditioning failures in state hospitals, prompting technical inspections and municipal support for equipment replacement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-hospitals-face-air-conditioning-and-infrastructure-issues

### 2026-09-19: Veracruz Governor inspects hospitals amid health concerns

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle García is conducting hospital inspections to verify medical supplies amid health challenges and a measles outbreak in Xalapa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-governor-inspects-hospitals-amid-health-concerns

### 2026-09-15: Veracruz Governor denies sanitary emergency amid medical supply shortages

Veracruz Governor Rocío Nahle denies a sanitary emergency despite medical supply shortages, while the state manages flood relocation projects and investigates a fatal industrial explosion in Jáltipan.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/veracruz-governor-denies-sanitary-emergency-and-medicine-shortages

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