The Regional General Hospital Dr. Rafael Pascasio Gamboa is a leading public hospital in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It offers a wide range of medical, surgical, and specialized services to the community, including emergency care, general and specialty consultations, and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The hospital is a cornerstone of healthcare in Chiapas, committed to delivering accessible, high-quality, and patient-centered care, and serves as a referral center for complex cases in the region

• General Surgery

• Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Pediatrics

• Internal Medicine

• Psychiatry and Mental Health

• Nutrition

• Imaging (X-ray, Ultrasound)

• Clinical Laboratory

• Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

• Preventive Medicine

• Dentistry

• Ophthalmology

• Otolaryngology (ENT)

• Traumatology and Orthopedics

• Oncology (State Cancer Center)

• Emergency Medicine

• Social Work and Family Planning

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The hospital maintains rigorous standards for patient safety, hygiene, and clinical care. It is equipped with modern facilities and technology to support a broad spectrum of medical and surgical services. Continuous staff training and quality improvement initiatives ensure high standards of care and responsiveness to public health needs

• Mission: To provide patient-centered health services, developing medical-surgical programs focused on prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation with ethics, equity, quality, and safety. The hospital is committed to training excellent human talent, innovating through applied research, and strengthening inter-institutional networks within a framework of efficiency and effectiveness.

• Vision: To be a center of hospital care recognized at the state and national level for high-quality medical attention, as a generator of care models in medical specialties, teaching, and research with scientific rigor, and for the formation of highly qualified human resources that positively impact key health indicators

• The hospital is an icon in Chiapas, recognized for 125 years of continuous service since its founding in 1899.

• It is celebrated for its leadership in maternal and child health, with a major role in reducing maternal and infant mortality in the state.

• In 2024, the hospital commemorated its 125th anniversary, receiving official recognition from the State Health Department and honoring its directors and medical staff for their contributions