The World from PRX

A person fills a syringe with vaccine from a vial, with people and children in the background.

Mexico hopes to fix health care access — but can it deliver?

Full Episode
50:00

A health worker administers a dose of the measles vaccine outside a public hospital in Mexico City, Mexico, Feb. 4, 2026.

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Mexico’s government says it plans to expand access to health care and unify the system, but questions remain about whether those reforms can succeed without more funding and resources. Also, Britain’s King Charles and Queen Camilla are in the US for a four-day state visit, but their trip comes amid strained relations between London and Washington after the UK resisted pressure to support US and Israeli strikes on Iran. And, landmark trials have begun in Syria that are expected to bring members of the former Assad regime to justice. Plus, a look at record-breaking moments at the London Marathon.

In This Episode

Two people stand outside a pharmacy named "Mi Consultorio San Pablo" with visible signage and colorful window graphics.
Mexico plans to reform its healthcare system — but can it deliver?
Special Coverage
6:21
UK’s King Charles in US for landmark visit as trans-Atlantic relations face strain
6:57
Syria brings Assad regime members to justice for the first time
8:00
Iran’s faltering economy is hitting residents hard
6:21
A group of people in military uniforms and formal attire engaged in conversation indoors, with a British flag displayed in the background.
Increasing frustration over UK deal with spy tech company
Special Coverage
6:03
Coffee raves keep the party going — without the hangover
4:55
Two record-breaking moments at Sunday’s London Marathon
7:19