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Patient-Centric Rare Diseases Care: From Rhetoric to Commitment
By David López García - Thu, 02/12/2026 - 09:00
Mexico’s rare disease ecosystem needs structural action — not just slogans — to end the diagnostic odyssey for millions, writes David Lopez.
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UNAM Introduces Liver-on-a-Chip, a Drug Testing Breakthrough
By Aura Moreno - Tue, 01/13/2026 - 09:02
UNAM has developed Latin America’s first liver-on-a-chip, a breakthrough for drug testing and biomedical research.
UNAM Breast Cancer Vaccines Move Toward Human Trials
By MBN Staff - Wed, 12/31/2025 - 12:16
UNAM researchers developed therapeutic breast cancer vaccines with preclinical success, clearing the path for future human trials.
Mexico Expands Medicine Production Through New Agreement
By MBN Staff - Thu, 12/11/2025 - 17:13
Mexico signed an agreement to expand national capacity for producing essential medical supplies through the Central de Mezclas.
November Shines the Spotlight on Men’s Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:38
November shines a light on men’s health, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and mental well-being.
Tec de Monterrey, UNAM Launch Pharmaceutical Development Unit
By MBN Staff - Mon, 06/30/2025 - 12:03
Tec de Monterrey and UNAM join forces to create a pharmaceutical R&D unit in Mexico City focused on applied research and industry collaboration.
WEF, UNAM Headline Health Developments: The Week in Health
By Sofía Garduño - Thu, 06/19/2025 - 09:37
This week the WEF called for AI trust, FC Mother and Omya back maternal health, and Mexico rolled out home care. This and more on The Week in Health!
AI Boosts Breast Cancer Detection, But Resistance Remains
By MBN Staff - Tue, 06/17/2025 - 15:48
AI supports earlier, more accurate breast cancer diagnosis, but skepticism and lack of training limit its clinical integration in Mexico and beyond.
Lawmakers Push for Mental Health Reform
By MBN Staff - Mon, 06/16/2025 - 15:21
Mexico is pushing legal reforms to improve mental healthcare access and expand insurance coverage amid growing public health concerns.
Five Legislative Changes Aimed at Tobacco Control in Mexico
By MBN Staff - Mon, 06/09/2025 - 09:44
SSa unveiled five proposed reforms to tighten tobacco and nicotine control under the national legal framework.