President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo detailed several health system modernization initiatives during a press conference on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 [1].

These updates represent a push to integrate advanced technology into Mexico's public health infrastructure to improve diagnostic speed and rural access. By leveraging artificial intelligence and remote care, the administration aims to reduce the burden on physical clinics.

During the briefing, titled "La Mañanera del Pueblo," Sheinbaum said the government is introducing new AI-enabled CT scanners for the Mexican Social Security Institute, known as IMSS [5]. The president also said she is expanding telemedicine services for the ISSSTE, the agency serving state workers [5].

The conference took place at the Palacio Nacional in Mexico City [4]. Beyond medical technology, Sheinbaum used the session to address gender parity, and discuss her birthday celebration [5].

Sheinbaum also used the forum to defend specific policy decisions and address various items on her administration's current agenda [5]. The morning briefing serves as a primary communication tool for the presidency to engage directly with the public and the press [6].

“President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo detailed several health system modernization initiatives.”

The integration of AI-driven diagnostics and expanded telemedicine suggests a strategic shift toward digital health to address systemic inefficiencies in Mexico's public healthcare. By targeting the IMSS and ISSSTE, the government is focusing on the two largest pillars of the national health system to maximize the impact of these technological upgrades.