Mexico City Hospitals in Crisis: IMSS Bienestar Fails to Deliver on Healthcare Promises

Mexico City Hospitals Struggle Amidst IMSS Bienestar Shortcomings Mexico City is facing a healthcare crisis as the IMSS Bienestar system, designed to replace the failed Insabi program, falls short of expectations. Hospitals across the city are grappling with staff shortages, insufficient medical supplies, and extensive patient wait times. "Honestly, appointments are being rescheduled for over three months," laments Donaji Camacho, a nurse at Milpa Alta Hospital. This statement reflects the widespread frustration among both patients and medical personnel. The video reveals a stark contrast between the government's claims of a Denmark-level healthcare system and the harsh reality on the ground. Alejandro Svarch, Director of IMSS-Bienestar, recently announced ambitious goals, including 50 million general consultations and 1 million surgeries in 2025. However, these promises ring hollow for those directly experiencing the system's failures. Jorge Cano, Coordinator of the Public Expenditure Program "Mexico Evalúa," points out that even at its peak, the Seguro Popular system, which IMSS Bienestar replaced, only managed around 90 million consultations. This comparison further underscores the system's inadequacy. The video concludes by showing medical staff protesting for better working conditions and resources, highlighting the urgent need for systemic reform within Mexico's healthcare sector.