**Call for Revamping Issstecali Amid Crisis of Medicine Shortages and Lack of Specialists**
In a recent press conference, representatives from Unidos por la Defensa del Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales de los Trabajadores del Gobierno y Municipios del Estado (Issstecali) highlighted critical issues facing the institute, such as shortages in medications and a lack of specialists. Adalberto Gutiérrez, a coordinator for the movement, along with spokesmen Francisco Heredia Guzmán and Guillermo Rivera, voiced concerns about delayed surgeries and worsened working conditions for medical professionals. They noted that despite an increase in members, infrastructure and resource allocation have not kept pace.
The group is calling for reform and better administration of Issstecali, emphasizing that a governmental announcement for restructuring must be carefully scrutinized. They also plan to push for legal reforms to prevent the forgiveness of debts to ensure more financial stability for the institute. This problem has spiraled to the point that some appointment bookings extend to 2026, creating heightened anxieties among service users.
**Supplementary Article: Sector Health Improvements and Protests Over Reforms**
In tandem with these issues, local authorities in Tijuana have made strides in equipping emergency health sectors with essential drugs like fentanyl and naloxone. However, challenges continue to arise as educators protest over delayed payments during a recent presidential visit. These protestors oppose proposed reforms to the Issstecali law, further deepening the division regarding how best to overhaul the system.
Meanwhile, debates also rage over a new wastewater treatment plant’s effectiveness in truly addressing sewer discharge problems. Despite the progress, some citizens worry these initiatives don’t fully resolve existing challenges. Additionally, with Halloween festivities underway, local regulations in Tijuana have temporarily banned mask-wearing in certain areas, coordinating closely with police for safety and order.
As Tijuana advances in creating a comprehensive Risk Atlas ensuring residents’ property is safeguarded, efforts like these underline the city’s ongoing balance between modernization and addressing foundational public service concerns.