Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social details new health service upgrades in Guatemala

The Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS) of Guatemala shared a series of updates on November 8, 2025, regarding ongoing efforts to modernize the country’s health services network.

In a post published at 13:27 UTC, the ministry announced advancements in maternal and infant care: "Seguimos fortaleciendo la red de servicios de salud. El #MSPAS avanza en la modernización del Banco de Leche Humana del @AntiguaHospital, un espacio renovado que mejora la atención a madres donadoras y bebés que necesitan este alimento vital."

Later that day, at 18:30 UTC, the MSPAS highlighted progress in immunization coverage: "El #MSPAS continúa fortaleciendo la red de servicios de salud con la vacuna Hexavalente, incorporada por primera vez al esquema nacional. Son más de 600 mil dosis, adquiridas mediante el Fondo Rotatorio de la OPS, que protegen contra seis enfermedades graves."

By the evening at 23:30 UTC, the ministry detailed digital improvements in administrative processes: "Menos papeles, más agilidad. Con SIAMED-WEB, el #MSPAS transforma la forma de gestionar los trámites de medicamentos, laboratorios y productos afines se realizan 100 % en línea, de manera rápida, segura y transparente."

The modernization of the Human Milk Bank at Hospital Nacional Pedro de Bethancourt (Antigua Hospital) is part of broader efforts to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Guatemala. The introduction of the hexavalent vaccine into the national immunization schedule marks a significant step toward protecting children from six serious diseases with a single shot. This vaccine was procured through the Pan American Health Organization's Revolving Fund—a mechanism designed to facilitate pooled procurement and ensure equitable access to vaccines across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Meanwhile, SIAMED-WEB represents Guatemala’s move toward digital transformation in healthcare regulation by enabling online management of medication and laboratory product procedures. These initiatives reflect MSPAS's ongoing commitment to enhancing service delivery efficiency and transparency for both providers and patients.