On the occasion of International Nurses Day, President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo reported that the “Health House to House” program has visited 8.5 million elderly and disabled individuals, reaching 62.3% progress toward the goal of 13.7 million health surveys. This initiative is part of the Health and Well-being Census, aimed at delivering medical care and preventive guidance directly to the most vulnerable households in the country.
The president explained that each visit, which can last up to an hour per household, collects data on medical history, mental health, and socioeconomic status, with the purpose of referring individuals to appropriate care. She also announced that those in need will be able to fill their prescriptions at the new Well-being Pharmacies, located next to the Well-being Stores or Well-being Banks, and that a telehealth center will be available for follow-ups.
Health Secretary David Kershenobich stated that 20,000 nurses have been hired for the program to provide home visits, clinical follow-up, and health promotion. These professionals have been trained under the National Medical Protocols (PRONAM) to address conditions such as hypertension, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and chronic kidney disease.
During the ceremony, President Sheinbaum presented the 2025 Nursing Merit Award, joined by Patricia Clark, Secretary of the General Health Council. Honorees included Juana Jiménez Sánchez, a retired nurse from IMSS; Yolanda Flores Peña, professor at the School of Nursing in Nuevo León; and Sandra Sonalí Olvera Arreola, Director of Nursing at the National Institute of Cardiology.
Also present were leaders from institutions such as IMSS, ISSSTE, and IMSS Bienestar, who highlighted the critical role nurses play in the national health system. Zoé Robledo noted that IMSS employs 121,696 nurses, Martí Batres reported that ISSSTE has 32,793, and Alejandro Svarch recognized the 124,244 nurses of IMSS Bienestar as the “heart” of the community health system.
