Local impact of health global problems. Introduction
de la Fuente, J.Ramón.
Gaceta medica de Mexico 147(6): 449-450
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-3813 PMID: 22116173 Document Number: 655501
During the last 3 years the National Academy of Medicine, the School of Medicine and the Ministry of Health have analyzed several global health issues with local impact. The group of articles presented in this symposium is focused on the health systems. The Mexican health system has evolved through the years facing different challenges and showing its strengths as well as several inconsistencies, flaws and limitations. The subjects analyzed deal with several alternatives to face the health challenges. All health systems are under constant change and financial resources as well as conceptual clarity, human resources, coordination, and leadership are needed.