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Batres Inaugurates New Emergency Unit at ISSSTE’s Fernando Quiroz Hospital in Mexico City

Officials cast the 59.6 million‑peso upgrade as part of a 2026 modernization drive to cut wait times for state workers and pensioners.

Overview

  • The new adult emergency area was formally presented during the federal morning conference, with Martí Batres overseeing the launch.
  • Official filings cited from the Gaceta Oficial and the Finance Ministry put the project’s cost at 59.6 million pesos.
  • Clinical upgrades include continuous vital‑sign monitoring at each station and specialized emergency carts aligned with COFEPRIS standards.
  • ISSSTE IT sources report connectivity to the national electronic health record to give clinicians rapid access to patient histories in urgent cases.
  • Reports diverge on operational details, with SinEmbargo describing 16 beds at Fernando Quiroz and another outlet previously citing 14 or a different site, indicating bed counts and facility identifiers require clarification.