Thirteen children in central Mexico have died after being infected with drug-resistant bacteria found in IV feeding bags, highlighting the dire state of the country’s healthcare system. The contaminated IV bags may have been the cause of the deaths, with health officials investigating the situation.
President Claudia Sheinbaum stated that the situation is “under control,” but the incident has exposed the underfunded and struggling healthcare system in Mexico. Last week, the National Institute of Cardiology revealed that they did not have enough funds to purchase essential supplies, emphasizing the critical state of the healthcare system.
This is not the first time Mexico has faced contaminated medical supply scandals, with previous outbreaks of meningitis and deaths due to contaminated drugs. Former President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador had promised to improve the country’s healthcare system, but the new government-run warehouses have been plagued by shortages of supplies and drugs.
The situation with the contaminated IV bags and the deaths of the children highlights the urgent need for reform and improvement in Mexico’s healthcare system. With ongoing issues of underfunding and lack of essential supplies, the government must take action to ensure the health and safety of its citizens.
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