As of Wednesday, Quintana Roo has registered 41 confirmed cases of measles, according to figures from the Federal Ministry of Health, reported Governor Mara Lezama Espinosa, who reiterated that the state’s goal is to administer a total of 376,000 vaccines.
In an interview during the National Civil Protection Congress, the governor denied that there is a vaccine shortage in the state and called on citizens to report any instances where the contrary is claimed, assuring that there are sufficient doses at all vaccination sites.
She detailed that, to date, approximately 110,000 vaccines have already been administered, both to infants and to the population aged 10 to 49, considered a priority group within the prevention strategy.
On another topic, the governor was questioned about the citizen initiative known as the “Tajamar Law,” which seeks to mandate the inclusion of risk atlases in urban development plans. She stated that, although she has not yet reviewed the document, any proposal that involves protection should be taken into account.
She recalled that in the past, cities were allowed to grow in unsuitable areas, such as flood-prone or savanna zones, which now pose risks to the population in the face of natural disasters and climate change.
Regarding the Electoral Reform presented by Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo to the Congress of the Union, Mara Lezama indicated that she will maintain a respectful stance and await the final outcome of the legislation.
Finally, she emphasized that her administration prioritizes prevention, both in public health and land-use planning, committing to responsible decisions that protect the lives and well-being of the people of Quintana Roo.
Source: quintanaroohoy
