The new IMSS Regional Hospital in Los Cabos will feature 260 beds and 46 medical specialties, serving more than 500,000 beneficiaries across Baja California Sur.
Governor Víctor Castro described the project as the most significant infrastructure development currently planned in the state because of its expected impact on public health services and access to specialized medical care.
Castro said the hospital will strengthen Baja California Sur’s healthcare infrastructure and reduce the need for patients to travel to other states for specialized treatment.
According to the governor, the rapid population and economic growth of Los Cabos has increased demand for medical services, making healthcare expansion a priority for the region.
“The biggest project we will have in Baja California Sur is the Mexican Social Security Institute hospital, which will allow people to avoid traveling to other states,” Castro said. “It was very important to decide to build the hospital here, since Los Cabos is where we have the highest number of insured residents.”
Castro added that the hospital complements other strategic infrastructure projects in the state, including the El Novillo Dam in La Paz and the desalination plant, both aimed at improving quality of life and supporting long-term development.
The governor also acknowledged support from the federal government and emphasized the importance of continued coordination with President Claudia Sheinbaum to advance high-impact social projects in Baja California Sur.
The hospital’s 46 specialties will include cardiology, dermatology, geriatrics, gynecology, nephrology, ophthalmology, rheumatology, neurosurgery and urology.
Construction is being overseen by the Secretaría de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), with military engineers managing the project to ensure rapid execution and structural quality.
The facility will include advanced medical equipment such as an MRI machine, CT scanner, gamma camera, linear accelerator, four X-ray units, a hemodialysis room and a specialized catheterization laboratory.
Once operational, the hospital is expected to generate 2,648 direct jobs for physicians, nurses, technicians and support staff.
