The project to strengthen health care in the village of Pixabaj is moving forward

The project to strengthen health care in the village of Pixabaj is moving forward

On September 25, 2026, in the Sololá City Council meeting room, the REDC-SALUD and CEGSS They participated in a follow-up meeting on the preliminary design for the construction of the Pixabaj Village Health Clinic, currently in the pre-investment phase.

During the meeting, the feasibility was analyzed technical, financial, regulatory, and cultural of the project, taking into account current care needs and population growth.

A proposal for a two-level infrastructure—featuring clinical, administrative, and service areas—was also reviewed, incorporating elements of cultural relevance, such as the involvement of midwives, traditional medicine, and culturally appropriate childbirth care.

As part of the agreements, it was decided to continue with the project's design and documentation, define funding commitments, and strengthen consultation with community leaders, women, traditional birth attendants, and health care workers.

The next follow-up meeting is scheduled for October 5, continuing efforts to move toward accessible, dignified, and culturally appropriate health services for the people of Pixabaj.

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CEGSS Guatemala • 2026