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IMSS Bienestar, Budgets, and a Bit of AMLO Brilliance

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discussed advances in the IMSS Bienestar program, the National Reconstruction Program, and Mexico's cultural heritage restoration. He emphasized prioritizing the most needy and highlighted reducing social inequality.

Mexicanist

Aug 15, 2023 — 2 min read

President Andrés Manuel López Obrador addresses the nation during his Morning Conference at the National Palace.

In a recent morning conference led by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) from the National Palace, several key announcements and updates were made.

Healthcare and Well-being

IMSS Bienestar: Zoé Robledo, head of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), provided a progress update on the IMSS Bienestar program. Currently, 22 states are onboarded, with an impressive investment of over 2,500 million pesos in 16 states. On the equipment front, the investment totaled 10 billion to 44 million pesos for nearly 84,000 pieces.
Medicine Supply: Nayarit is leading with 99.3% of prescriptions filled. Following closely are Tlaxcala (98.6%), Colima (97.4%), and Sonora (97.5%).
Promoting Cultural Activities: The Undersecretary of Prevention and Health Promotion, Hugo López-Gatell Ramírez, emphasized the importance of cultural and leisure activities in addiction prevention, endorsing the “Semilleros Creativos” program, which already benefits over 14,000 young individuals.

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