Health House members urged to act like "ant colony" units, with a focus on walking through urban streets and rural regions, according to Sheinbaum's request.
In a significant move towards expanding primary healthcare services, President Claudia Sheinbaum's "Health House by House" (Salud Casa por Casa) program was officially launched on June 12, 2025, with the aim of reaching every household across Mexico[1][2][3].
The initiative, designed to deliver primary and preventive healthcare services door-to-door, seeks to boost preventive health measures, make healthcare more accessible and equitable, and reduce health disparities[3][4]. With a focus on underserved communities, the program has already expanded to several states, including Nayarit, as part of a broader national health agenda[2][3].
Health workers trained by the Ministry of Wellbeing are actively visiting homes to provide services, screenings, and health education[4]. Early reports show promising expansion and community acceptance, laying the groundwork for improving Mexico’s overall health system efficiency and inclusivity[1][2].
President Sheinbaum, accompanied by the Governor of Tamaulipas, Américo Villarreal, emphasized the importance of establishing a relationship of trust for the program to attend to people effectively during an assembly held at the Medical Specialties Unit for the Detection and Diagnosis of Breast Cancer (Uneme Dedicam)[2]. She urged doctors and nurses to work like "ants," attending to diseases in the elderly more promptly in the streets[5].
The Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel, reported that the program has visited over 9 million homes to census the elderly[6]. Montiel stated that during these visits, they have found people who are alone or were alone[7]. This highlights the need for such a program, which aims to provide essential support and care to those who might otherwise be overlooked.
President Sheinbaum Pardo declared that the health program will make history in Mexico[6]. The "Health House by House" program is significant enough to differentiate Mexico before and after its implementation, as it strives to strengthen prevention efforts and decrease pressure on hospitals by catching health issues early[1][2].
In summary, President Claudia Sheinbaum’s “Health House by House” program represents a transformative step in Mexico’s healthcare policy with the goals of universal access, enhanced prevention, and community-focused health empowerment, already gaining momentum nationwide since its mid-2025 launch[1][2][3][4]. The program's commitment to reaching underserved communities and providing essential services directly to people's homes is set to revolutionize healthcare in Mexico.
- The Health House by House program, a crucial initiative in Mexico's national health agenda, is expanding to include mental health screenings and workshops on fitness and exercise as part of its holistic approach to workplace wellness and health-and-wellness.
- In a bid to address growing concerns about mental health in the workplace, the Ministry of Wellbeing will collaborate with Health House by House to deliver mental health support services to underserved communities.
- As per the latest updates from the Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel, the Health House by House program will soon introduce science-based health and wellness initiatives aimed at improving the overall physical and mental wellbeing of the workforce in Mexico.
