Ciudad Juárez, February 14, 2026 – A premature baby, weighing a mere 800 grams at birth, has defied the odds and survived after an intensive 99-day stay in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (UCIN) of the Regional General Hospital (HGR) No. 2 of the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Ciudad Juárez. The infant, affectionately named “Toñito,” was part of a triplet pregnancy that arrived prematurely at 25.7 weeks of gestation. Tragically, his two sisters did not survive the early birth.
Intensive Care from Day One
According to information released by the IMSS, the premature baby required immediate attention and specialized intensive care from the moment of his admission. His treatment regimen included mechanical ventilation, parenteral nutrition, antibiotics, ultrasound studies, and evaluations by various medical specialists. Dr. Mariana Magdaleno Hernández, a neonatologist assigned to the UCIN at HGR No. 2, emphasized the comprehensive and continuous nature of his care over the more than three months of his hospitalization, given his extremely low birth weight.
A Challenging Hospital Stay
During his extended hospital stay, ‘Toñito’ experienced a temporary weight drop to 740 grams. He remained intubated for approximately a month and a half, a critical period in his recovery. His mother, Beatriz Adriana “N,” expressed profound gratitude for the care provided, initially at General Zone Hospital No. 22 and subsequently at HGR No. 2. Yuriana Bonilla, a pediatric specialist nurse who was involved in his care from the outset, noted that ‘Toñito’s’ prognosis was initially reserved, highlighting the dedication of the medical and nursing team who maintained constant vigilance.
Advanced Technology and Dedicated Staff
The IMSS confirmed that the UCIN at HGR No. 2 is equipped with high-technology facilities capable of caring for up to 12 critically ill newborns, including those with congenital malformations or extreme prematurity. This advanced infrastructure, combined with the expertise of the medical staff, played a crucial role in ‘Toñito’s’ survival. After 99 days of unwavering medical support and care, the infant was finally discharged from the hospital, marking a significant victory for both the medical team and his family.
Context of Healthcare in the Region
This heartwarming story emerges amidst ongoing discussions about healthcare infrastructure in Ciudad Juárez. Related news from Norte Digital indicates that the IMSS is actively seeking to hire specialist doctors to fill vacancies, with special promotions being offered. Furthermore, an unfinished hospital in Juárez has repeatedly been highlighted in national morning conferences as an example of incomplete projects inherited from previous administrations and the Popular Health Insurance program. This successful outcome for ‘Toñito’ underscores the critical importance of well-equipped facilities and dedicated medical professionals in saving lives, especially in complex cases of extreme prematurity.
Source: https://nortedigital.mx/salvan-en-ciudad-juarez-a-bebe-prematuro-de-800-gramos/
