Alejandro Macias, the flu czar, says Mexico’s health care system has failed

Epidemiologist Alejandro Maciasalso known as the Flu King, He highlighted the poor state of the Mexican health care system. Via a message on a social network X

, highlighted the lack of a primary health care system and the tendency to seek care from private pharmacies. The expert also called for clarification of the causes of this problem, which, according to his assessment, affects millions of people in the country.

Macias appealed to health authorities with a request Mexico professionally identify the problem. Likewise, he suggested that improvement must begin with increased investment in health develop primary system strong, which includes vaccination services and gradual improvement of services in public hospitals.

The epidemiologist’s message was published on the website June 7, 2024. However, the effectiveness healthcare system in Mexico This was already a concern for President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO). During his tour of the State of Mexico for promotional purposes Wellness programsThe president said that by the end of his term he would leave the healthcare system one of the best in the world.

Epidemiologist, Alejandro Maciasassured that Mexico will not achieve even a good primary health care system, according to information from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in 2023. In terms of performance, Mexico ranks one of the last in terms of efficiency compared to other countries.

Information about OECDcontrasts with statements AMLO, which detailed the proposed improvements to the best-equipped health centers and hospitals. Thus, he hoped for greater availability of general and specialized drugs that would guarantee free medical care, diagnosis and surgery. He highlighted recent actions such as the inauguration Wellness Megapharmacy

in Huehuetoca, promising a full supply of drugs to Mexico.

After the President’s statement Lopez ObradorSuch promises are expected to lead to tangible results in nine month what remains of his administration. There is a significant contrast between the optimistic vision of the federal executive and the critical situation expressed Maciaswhich reflects the divergence of opinions regarding the effectiveness and progress of the health sector in the country.