An Initiative of the Municipal Government of Puerto Vallarta.
During 2025, the citizens of Puerto Vallarta will enjoy a new initiative of the Municipal Government since there will be a totally free Mobile Medical Unit.
A free mobile medical unit is a vehicle equipped with tools, medical equipment and trained health personnel that travels to different communities to offer basic and specialized medical services.
Its main objective is to provide accessible and timely medical care to people who, for geographical, economic or social reasons, have difficulties accessing clinics or hospitals.
What is a free mobile medical unit for?
- Primary Health Care
● Performs general medical consultations to diagnose common diseases.
● Provides follow-up to patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
2. Prevention and Early Detection
● Performs preventive check-ups such as measuring blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol.
● Detects diseases such as breast cancer, cervical cancer and tuberculosis early
3. Vaccination and Epidemiological Control
● Applies vaccines against diseases such as influenza, COVID-19, and measles.
● Helps with public health campaigns to prevent epidemiological outbreaks.
4. Dental Services
● Offers dental cleanings, extractions, and oral hygiene guidance.
5. Sexual and Reproductive Health Care
● Provides contraceptives, pregnancy tests, and family planning advice.
● Performs screening tests for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
6. Maternal and Child Care
● Performs prenatal checkups and monitors child development.
● Provides guidance on breastfeeding and basic baby care
7. Health Education
● Gives talks and workshops on topics such as nutrition, personal hygiene, first aid and disease prevention.
8. Psychological and Emotional Care
● Offers psychological support for people in situations of stress, anxiety or depression.
9. Laboratory Services
● Performs basic clinical analyses such as blood and urine tests and detection of infectious diseases.
10. Access in Rural or Marginalized Areas
● Brings medical services to remote or vulnerable communities, where there are no nearby health centers.
Key Benefits
● Free: Ensures that all people, regardless of their economic situation, receive basic medical care.
● Mobility: Reaches places where there are no accessible hospitals or clinics.
● Prevention: Detects diseases in time, avoiding major complications.
● Speed and Convenience: Reduces waiting times and eliminates the need to travel long distances.
Free mobile medical units are a fundamental resource to promote equity in access to health, especially in vulnerable communities such as rural areas, indigenous peoples, and highly mobile tourist regions such as Puerto Vallarta.
The citizens of Puerto Vallarta will significantly improve with a Free Mobile Medical Unit due to the multiple benefits that this service can offer in a diverse and constantly growing community.
A Free Mobile Medical Unit in Puerto Vallarta will not only improve the quality of life of citizens by providing accessible, fast, and effective care, but will also strengthen the social and economic fabric of the region, guaranteeing the universal right to health.
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