### Governor Assures There is No Medicine Shortage at Hospital General Zona Este
The Governor of Baja California, Marina del Pilar Ávila Olmeda, has confirmed that there is no shortage of medicines at Hospital General Zona Este. According to her, the state is leading in the distribution and storage of medications to ensure they reach their destinations efficiently.
Despite concerns raised since the hospital’s inauguration on November 6, stating a lack of pharmaceuticals and specialists, Ávila Olmeda has reassured the public of adequate medicine supplies. She acknowledged that while some common medications might run out quicker due to higher usage, the overall stock is sufficient.
The governor addressed the ongoing issue with employee payments, clarifying that 12 workers have faced delays due to administrative processes. It was noted that these pertain to four unpaid pay periods, which are in the process of being resolved under the IMSS Bienestar framework. However, workers have claimed that 30 of them are affected, with some having only received one paycheck since September.
### Further Challenges at Hospital General Zona Este
Since its opening, Hospital General Zona Este has been at the center of multiple operational challenges. Apart from medicine supply concerns, the hospital has faced criticism over the lack of specialist doctors. Additional reports suggest that while a few workers have received one of their unpaid wages from as early as September, uncertainty looms over the full settlement of payment.
Governor Ávila Olmeda has previously met with political leaders to discuss programs like IMSS Bienestar, hoping to address funding and staffing issues at the hospital. These discussions are part of larger efforts to streamline healthcare services across Baja California.
### Additional News in the Region
In other local developments, the Security and Citizen Protection Secretariat plans to bolster security measures in Tijuana’s downtown area during the festive season. They aim to focus on vulnerable locations such as malls and street markets.
Furthermore, weather forecasts predict clear skies with temperatures peaking at 19°C on Friday.
In Tacate, the local government is revisiting efforts to abolish parking meters in the city center, seeking to negotiate with the concessionary firm Iberparking. Another initiative involves a fast-track lane at the Tacate border crossing, set to launch in January 2025, with considerations over registration and associated costs underway.
Meanwhile, in sports, the local football team Xolos will face off against Atlas on Sunday, fighting for their spot in the Liguilla following a penalty shootout defeat against América.