No funds for new ISSSTE hospital in Hermosillo: Deputy Agustín Rodríguez; beneficiaries denounce service crisis

A federal deputy has denounced the lack of resources for a new ISSSTE hospital in Hermosillo, Sonora, in the 2026 budget. Deputy Agustín Rodríguez stated that the Federal Expenditure Budget (PEF) 2026 does not include funds for the construction of a new facility, despite the current "Fernando Ocaranza" hospital facing a crisis. This comes after recent protests by workers and beneficiaries.

Rodríguez highlighted that while 241 actions were announced nationally to strengthen ISSSTE in January, none involved building a new hospital unit for the Sonoran capital. He emphasized that over 200,000 beneficiaries in Sonora require dignified, timely, and secure medical services, making new hospital infrastructure essential to meet demand and current health system conditions.

The deputy called on ISSSTE Director General Martí Batres and President Claudia Sheinbaum to prioritize Sonora for health investment and establish a clear plan for a new Hermosillo hospital. His statements follow growing discontent from workers, patients, and unions regarding the "Fernando Ocaranza" hospital's deteriorating state.

Earlier on Monday, staff, beneficiaries, and unions blocked a boulevard in front of the hospital, demanding immediate solutions to deficiencies they claim endanger patients. Union leaders reported at least 67 patients in critical condition due to infrastructure decay, lack of supplies, electrical problems, non-functional air conditioning amid over 40-degree Celsius temperatures, and basic service failures.

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The beneficiaries deserve to know when a fundamental solution will arrive and not just temporary measures.