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President Sheinbaum laid the cornerstone for a new IMSS hospital in Oaxaca's San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, part of a three-facility complex called 'Health City' aimed at advancing Mexico's Universal Health Service (SUS). The complex includes IMSS, ISSSTE, and IMSS-Bienestar hospitals, with a combined investment of 10 billion pesos and plans to serve 1 million beneficiaries.

The article provides a 2026 guide for expats in Mexico on health insurance, comparing IMSS and private plans, costs in USD, and common pitfalls. It includes step-by-step enrollment instructions and real cost data.

Mexico's workforce participation declined by nearly 300,000 during the first half of 2026, with June employment figures being the second-worst of the year. Job losses were linked to contractions in both formal and informal employment, though more severe in the latter, while the unemployment rate reached 2.9%, the highest since September 2025.

Mexico's Deputy Health Minister Eduardo Clark reported progress on a US $10.4 billion hospital investment, with 30 projects completed and 33 more scheduled by 2026, adding 2,637 beds. President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the U.S. Cyclosporiasis outbreak, stating Mexican lettuce was not the source, and commented on cartel leader Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada's anti-crime message.

Mexico’s Health Ministry aims to eliminate HIV transmission by 2030 through universal access to prevention, testing, and treatment. The plan includes free HIV testing, antiretroviral therapy, and strategies to achieve the 95-95-95 international target for diagnosis, treatment, and viral control.