President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo officially launched the national “Health House-to-House” program from the National Palace, a strategy aimed at transforming Mexico’s healthcare model by delivering direct medical care to elderly citizens and people with disabilities in their homes. With an investment of 5 billion pesos, nearly 20,000 healthcare professionals will be deployed across all 32 states of the country.
During her address, the president emphasized that the program represents “closeness, care, love, health, well-being, and above all, prevention,” calling it the most significant preventive healthcare initiative of its kind globally. She highlighted that maintaining medical histories for beneficiaries will enhance clinical and hospital care by providing accurate patient background data.
Joined by Health Secretary David Kershenobich and Welfare Secretary Ariadna Montiel Reyes, Sheinbaum announced that the first phase has already registered 8.7 million people. Medical visits will include vital signs monitoring, vision, mobility and hearing tests, basic procedures, and family guidance. Additionally, a telemedicine center staffed with 50 doctors will offer real-time consultations.
The first stage also includes the deployment of 312 rural brigades in remote communities, covering 18 states and 615 municipalities. Starting in August, the program will be complemented by the opening of Wellness Pharmacies, where older adults and people with disabilities will be able to fill prescriptions free of charge, reinforcing the integrated care model.
Governors from states including Veracruz, Yucatán, Guerrero, Baja California, and the State of Mexico joined the national broadcast to inaugurate the brigades in their regions. With this program, the Mexican government reinforces its commitment to preventive, dignified, accessible, and no-cost healthcare for all.
