Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said specialty medical consultations in the country have increased by 60% [1] since 2022.
The announcement highlights the administration's efforts to expand access to specialized care within a public health system that has faced long-term structural challenges.
Sheinbaum presented the data as evidence that the public health system is improving. The president said the growth in medical appointments was a "superlogro" [2], or super-achievement, while discussing the current state of the sector.
According to the administration, the increase in specialty visits reflects a broader trend of strengthening primary and secondary care levels. The president said the system is performing better than in previous years [2].
This growth in appointments comes as the government seeks to demonstrate tangible progress in healthcare delivery. The administration has focused on increasing the volume of patient interactions to reduce wait times for critical specialty services.
Sheinbaum said the results demonstrate the effectiveness of current health policies [2]. The 60% increase [1] serves as the primary metric for the administration's claim of a recording-breaking rise in medical access.
“"Va mejor el sistema de salud pública; es un superlogro"”
The reported increase in specialist appointments suggests a shift in the capacity of Mexico's public health infrastructure to handle complex cases. If the 60% increase is sustained, it may indicate a reduction in the backlog of patients requiring specialized care, though the overall quality of care and the availability of medication remain critical variables in determining the actual health outcomes for the population.
