Spearheading the key governmental organization in charge of safeguarding the health of the Mexican capital, Minister of Health of Mexico City, José Armando Ahued Ortega, speaks about manoeuvring through the key challenges plaguing the country’s healthcare system. He shares his insights on the strategic areas focus of his mandate, the holistic approach of the “médico en tu casa” program, as well as his view on necessitating a paradigm shift within the healthcare system to cater to Mexico’s most vulnerable.
Mr. Ortega, you have led the Ministry of Health of Mexico City for two consecutive years. Given the fact that the current government has two more years in power, what is your strategic area of focus in this time frame in order to concretely strengthen the Mexican health system?
"The healthcare system in Mexico is large and complex and each day brings its own set of challenges"
