Dr. Blanca Margarita Cruz Badillo, PhD candidate in Senior Health Management and Health Policies and MPH in Healthcare Management from the National Institute of Public Health, is a distinguished leader in Preventive Medicine and Global Health in Mexico. As the visionary founder of Médicas y Médicos Por La Nación, she has advocated for health issues with stakeholders across Mexico, driving transformative reforms in healthcare to enhance health equity and expand access to quality care for the Mexican population. Dr. Cruz Badillo's leadership has been pivotal in shaping national health policies, with influential collaborations involving the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Mexican Senate's Health Commission. Her expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of global health challenges, including patient-centered care, healthcare system innovation, bioethics in research, and public health resilience.
In her role as an Ambassador for the International Research Mentorship Program (IRMP), Dr. Cruz Badillo is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of global health leaders, fostering groundbreaking international collaborations, and advancing impactful research initiatives. At the helm of strategic initiatives within the Quality Management Division at Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea González, she is instrumental in enhancing healthcare standards, improving patient outcomes, and integrating innovative practices into public health systems.
Her work embodies an unwavering commitment to tackling global health challenges and shaping health policy on both national and international stages, establishing her as a pivotal voice in the global health community