President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the installation of 42 ultra-high-end CT scanners to modernize Mexico's public health infrastructure [1].

The initiative aims to reduce decades of infrastructure lag and increase diagnostic capacity for the general population [2]. By upgrading medical equipment, the administration seeks to strengthen the public health system and provide more accurate imaging for patients across the country [2].

Sheinbaum said the announcement occurred on June 23, 2026 [3], with installation reports following on June 24 [4]. The new equipment features 256-slice technology [1], which allows for higher resolution and faster imaging compared to older models. These scanners are being distributed across 19 states [1] and installed in 40 hospitals [4].

The deployment targets the IMSS and IMSS-Bienestar systems [1]. While some reports focus on the IMSS network, other accounts indicate the modernization program extends to the ISSSTE system as well [5]. This broader effort reportedly involves improvements to more than 8,000 medical units [5].

The administration said that the investment is designed to modernize the public health system through new equipment and updated infrastructure [3]. The move represents a technological leap for the national health service, shifting toward high-end diagnostic tools that were previously less accessible in the public sector [6].

Public health officials said the distribution of these scanners across various states is intended to decentralize advanced medical care, ensuring that patients in different regions have access to the same quality of diagnostics as those in major urban centers.

“The new equipment features 256-slice technology”

This investment signals a shift toward high-tech diagnostic centralization within Mexico's public health framework. By deploying 256-slice CT scanners, the government is attempting to close the gap between private healthcare capabilities and public service offerings, potentially reducing the need for patient referrals to private clinics for advanced imaging.