Mexico City Advances Digital Health Transformation

Mexico City is advancing the transformation of its healthcare system through innovative digital information systems. The city’s Ministry of Public Health is promoting the use of new technologies to improve health services and decision-making across hospitals, clinics, and care centers.

“Digital health is key to a more equitable and emergency-ready Mexico City,” writes the Ministry of Health of Mexico City on X.

Mexico City is at the forefront of digital health innovation, employing tools such as interactive Power BI dashboards that provide real-time data on healthcare service delivery, says Consuelo Arellano, Director of Health Information and Institutional Systems, Ministry of Health. These digital dashboards track critical health indicators including births, deaths, and the quality of services for individuals without social security. One example is the birth monitoring dashboard, which records not only the number of newborns but also cross-references maternal health, medical care received, type of delivery, and educational level. This comprehensive data enables policymakers to design more effective public health strategies and strengthen service provision.

The city is working to make this information accessible to the public. This transparency aims to empower citizens to demand better services and gain a clearer understanding of the healthcare system’s offerings.

The project is now focusing on scaling up and integrating the system with other institutions across Mexico City. This effort involves establishing data-sharing agreements and governance frameworks to create a unified view of the city’s health landscape. These initiatives align with the broader vision of “A City That Produces Health,” emphasizing prevention, well-being, and intelligent use of data to enhance care for the population.