The Week in Health: New Investments, Workforce Shortages

CHRISTUS MUGUERZA has begun construction on a high-specialty hospital in Los Cabos to expand advanced care in Baja California Sur. A new report from PAHO warns of a looming healthcare workforce crisis across the Americas, while Grupo Salinas has launched “Más Salud México,” a low-cost healthcare model aimed at improving access in underserved regions. Meanwhile, Mexico’s public health system is in crisis, with rising out-of-pocket spending deepening disparities in access to care.

CHRISTUS MUGUERZA Begins Construction of Hospital in Los Cabos

CHRISTUS MUGUERZA has begun construction on a new high-specialty hospital in Los Cabos, backed by an investment of over MX$2 billion (US$100 million). The project is intended to expand advanced medical services in Baja California Sur, addressing the needs of a growing local, expat, and tourist population.

Healthcare Access in Americas Threatened by Worker Shortages

A new report from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) highlights significant shortages in healthcare workers across the Americas, with 14 out of 39 countries lacking enough doctors, nurses, and midwives to meet the needs of their populations. PAHO warns that, without intervention, the region could face a shortfall of between 600,000 and 2 million healthcare workers by 2030, threatening universal health coverage. Read more about it on MBN.

Grupo Salinas Launches Affordable Health Service Model

Grupo Salinas, through its retail arm Elektra, has launched “Más Salud México,” a new healthcare initiative that offers affordable medical services including general consultations, lab tests, and specialist care, aiming to improve access to health services in underserved areas across the country.

Disruptive Tech Must Focus on Patients, not Marketing

Jorge Azpiri, Director of Development and Expansion Projects, TecSalud, emphasizes that while disruptive technologies like AI, telemedicine, and big data are reshaping healthcare, the focus must remain on the patient rather than marketing or unproven trends.He calls for coordinated collaboration among healthcare professionals, academia, government, and technology sectors to ensure that innovation serves public health responsibly. Learn more about it on Mexico Business News.

The Public Health System’s Major Crisis — and Big Opportunities

Mexico's healthcare system is at a breaking point, with underfunded public hospitals, medication shortages, and overburdened clinics driving a surge in out-of-pocket spending that now accounts for over 55% of total health expenditures. As families turn to private care out of necessity, a two-tier system is emerging, where wealth determines access to timely and quality treatment, explains Jesús Hernández, President, Mexican HealthTech Association on MBN.