Compañeros en Salud | Partners in Health Mexico

What Compañeros en Salud | Partners in Health Mexico does

Compañeros en Salud (CES) is a Mexican nonprofit civil association (A.C.) operating as the Mexico affiliate of Partners In Health (PIH), founded in 2010-2011 by Dr. Hugo Flores, Daniel Palazuelos, Lindsay Palazuelos, and Paul Farmer. The organization delivers integrated primary, maternal, mental, and surgical healthcare to marginalized rural populations across the Sierra Madre and Frailesca regions of southwestern Chiapas, serving more than 45,000 patients from over 250 communities through a network of 9 rural clinics, 2 Casas Maternas (maternal homes), and 1 community hospital (Hospital Básico Comunitario Ángel Albino Corzo) operated in partnership with Mexico's Secretaría de Salud.

CES's service portfolio comprises eight core programs: Acompañantes (community health workers conducting home visits), Atención Primaria (primary care clinics), Atención Quirúrgica (surgical services), Casas Maternas (culturally-attended births), Salud Mental (EP+ stepped-care model with Cuidadoras de Salud Mental), Derecho a la Salud (specialist referral accompaniment), CES Embajadores (university advocacy and fundraising movement), and Ultrasonido en el Punto de Atención (UPA, point-of-care ultrasound). Its operational methodology rests on the proprietary 5S framework — Personnel, Supplies, Systems, Spaces, Social Support — and a 3-level care model spanning community, primary, and secondary/tertiary care. Technology infrastructure is limited and pragmatic: a telemedicine video-consultation program (launched 2023 across four communities), the CommCare mobile data platform for field data collection, and portable ultrasound devices; no AI/ML capabilities are evident.

The business model is donation-funded (501(c)(3)-equivalent); all services are delivered at no cost to patients. Revenue derives from individual donors, foundations (e.g., MacArthur Foundation), corporate partners (e.g., Johnson & Johnson Center for Healthcare Worker Innovation), and institutional transfers from the global Partners In Health network. Marketing and fundraising operate through a bilingual website, social media channels, the CES Embajadores university chapters, annual reports, peer-reviewed publications, and documentary films. Leadership transitioned in June 2026 when Dra. Mariana Montaño succeeded co-founder Dra. Valeria Macías as Director General.

Name

Compañeros en Salud | Partners in Health Mexico

Legal name

Compañeros En Salud México, A.C.

Website

https://companerosensalud.mx

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Compañeros en Salud is a Mexican nonprofit healthcare organization and Partners In Health Mexico affiliate, delivering integrated primary, maternal, mental, and surgical care to marginalized rural populations in Chiapas through 9 clinics, 2 maternal homes, and a community hospital.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Services

NAICS

Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Other Residential Care Facilities (62399)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

Keywords

• Rural healthcare services
• Community health workers
• Maternal health programs
• Primary care delivery
• Mental health support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ángel Albino Corzo

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Individual and Organizational Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization affiliated with Partners In Health, CES operates entirely on donations from individuals, organizations, and foundations. The organization does not charge patients for services. Fundraising is conducted via the CES Embajadores movement, direct donation pages, and annual reports. The organization publishes annual reports available to the public.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Compañeros en Salud (CES) is a nonprofit healthcare organization that provides free, comprehensive medical care to marginalized rural populations across 250+ communities in the Sierra Madre and Frailesca regions of Chiapas, Mexico. Services are delivered through a network of 9 rural clinics, 2 Casas Maternas (maternal homes), and 1 community hospital, supported by community health workers (Acompañantes) who conduct home visits. The organization operates specialized programs covering primary care, maternal health, mental health, surgical care, and specialist referrals, all in partnership with Mexico's public health system.

Product overview

Compañeros En Salud (CES) operates as a multi-program healthcare organization delivering integrated primary care services across rural Chiapas, Mexico. The organization manages a network of 9 rural clinics, 2 maternal homes (Casas Maternas), and 1 community hospital, supported by a portfolio of specialized programs including: Acompañantes (community health workers providing home-based chronic disease management), Atención Primaria (primary care clinics), Atención Quirúrgica (surgical services), Casas Maternas (maternal homes for safe births), Salud Mental (community mental health services), Derecho a la Salud (specialty care access program), CES Embajadores (advocacy and fundraising movement), and Point-of-Care Ultrasound (UPA). These programs are coordinated through a continuous care model spanning community health, primary care, secondary care, and tertiary referrals, all delivered in partnership with Mexico's public health sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Acompañantes (Community Health Workers) Community health worker program that trains local women to provide home visits, chronic disease follow-up, medication adherence support, and health education to patients in rural communities, serving as a bridge between families and the health system.
• Atención Primaria (Primary Care) Primary healthcare services delivered through rural clinics, staffed by multidisciplinary teams including doctors, nurses, and health auxiliaries, providing continuous, evidence-based care with focus on chronic diseases, prenatal care, and health promotion.
• Atención Quirúrgica (Surgical Care) Surgical services program that strengthens the Hospital Básico Comunitario to provide access to safe, high-quality surgeries, primarily focused on gynecological, obstetric, and general surgical procedures for rural populations.
• Casas Maternas (Maternal Homes) Maternal health facilities providing safe, respectful, culturally-sensitive births for women in rural Chiapas, staffed by professional midwives and obstetric nurses, offering prenatal care, delivery services, and family planning.
• Salud Mental (Mental Health) Mental health services providing accessible, culturally-appropriate care in rural communities through trained local staff (Cuidadoras de Salud Mental), offering treatment for depression, anxiety, trauma, and psychosis using a stepped-care model.
• Derecho a la Salud (Right to Health) Program that accompanies rural patients to access specialized medical care, eliminating economic and geographic barriers by providing appointment coordination, transportation, lodging, meals, and coverage of medical expenses for secondary and tertiary level care.
• Ultrasonido en el Punto de Atención - UPA (Point-of-Care Ultrasound) Portable ultrasound program training doctors, nurses, and midwives to perform diagnostic ultrasound examinations at the point of care, in clinics or during home visits, democratizing access to imaging in rural areas.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% treatment adherence rate among chronic disease patients supported by Acompañantes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Johnson & Johnson Foundation / Center for Healthcare Worker InnovationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2022Johnson & Johnson's Center for Healthcare Worker Innovation partnered with CES for the 'Bienestar, Resiliencia y Trato Digno' project (May 2022 – February 2023), supporting 21 primary care teams in Mexico with 105 fellowships for quality improvement training via the IHI.
• Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 May 2022IHI partnered with Johnson & Johnson and CES to deliver the 'Ciencia de la Mejora en la Práctica' (Improvement Science in Practice) curriculum — a 92-hour virtual course for 21 primary care teams in Mexico — as part of the 'Bienestar, Resiliencia y Trato Digno' project.
• Partners In Health (Global)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES is the Mexico affiliate of Partners In Health (PIH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation (EIN 04-3567502). The partnership provides the global model of accompaniment, technical support, research collaboration, and institutional backing. CES was established in 2010-2011 following the PIH model developed by founders Paul Farmer, Joia Mukherjee, and others.
• Secretaría de Salud (Mexico)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES collaborates with the Secretaría de Salud to strengthen rural clinics, operate the Hospital Básico Comunitario Ángel Albino Corzo, implement the surgical care program, and conduct joint campaigns (e.g., cervical cancer screening with IVAAs). The partnership enables CES to work within — rather than parallel to — the public health system.
• Hospital Básico Comunitario Ángel Albino CorzocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES collaborates with this community hospital for surgical campaigns (gynecology, obstetrics, urology, traumatology), maternal health services (Casa Materna), and pediatric care. CES provides specialist staff, surgical supplies, and infrastructure support.
• Tec de MonterreyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2012, CES and Tec de Monterrey launched a diploma program in Social Medicine (Diplomado en Medicina Social), providing academic accreditation for community health training.
• Fundación MacArthurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2014, CES established a partnership with the MacArthur Foundation for maternal health programs, supporting the launch of the Maternal Health program and Casa Materna initiatives.
• CEFOCAM - K'inal AntsetikminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperative of indigenous women in the Altos de Chiapas. Hosted the first gathering of the HEAL México 2025 cohort. Indigenous women shared knowledge and reinforced the importance of collectivity in health leadership training.
• HEAL (Health Equity for All) InitiativeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES hosts the México 2025 cohort of the HEAL fellowship program, which brings together health professionals for leadership training in health equity and social medicine. The first gathering was held at CEFOCAM - K'inal Antsetik in the Altos de Chiapas.
• Global Force for HealingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CES for cervical cancer prevention campaigns using Visual Inspection with Acetic Acid (VIAA), collaborating on screening and treatment for women aged 30-50 in rural Chiapas.
• Casa de Partería Luna MayaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with CES for cervical cancer prevention and reproductive health campaigns in rural Chiapas, contributing midwifery expertise and community outreach.
• IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with CES on the cervical cancer prevention campaign (VIAA), bringing additional institutional resources and healthcare providers to rural communities in Chiapas.
• DIF Ángel Albino CorzominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal family welfare agency that collaborated with CES on the cervical cancer prevention campaign using VIAA in the municipality of Ángel Albino Corzo.
• Harvard University / Brigham and Women's HospitalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCES collaborated with Harvard University researchers and Brigham and Women's Hospital (Boston) on the PIH COVID-19 Multisite Research Network, studying maternal health service utilization during the pandemic across 6 PIH sites (Haiti, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mexico, Sierra Leone) with 21 professionals from 9 countries.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Partners In Health: Parent organization and global network of which CES is the Mexico affiliate. Operates the same accompaniment-based community health model across Haiti, Rwanda, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Malawi, Lesotho, and other countries, making it the most directly comparable organization to CES.
• Muso: Operates a community-led health system model in Mali using professionalized CHWs to deliver proactive home-based care, achieving strong child mortality outcomes. Closely mirrors CES's accompaniment approach and three-tier care delivery in a low-resource rural context.
• Last Mile Health: Community health worker-driven rural healthcare organization operating primarily in Liberia and across sub-Saharan Africa. Shares CES's core approach of training and deploying local lay workers as the connective tissue between rural patients and formal health systems.
• Possible Health: Rural healthcare delivery nonprofit operating in Nepal in partnership with the national public health system. Shares CES's strategy of strengthening government infrastructure rather than building parallel services, and its integration of community health workers into primary care.

Others

• Community Health Impact Coalition: Coalition of organizations (including Last Mile Health, Muso, and PIH) advancing professionalized community health worker programs globally. Not a direct operator, but its member network represents the same evidence-based CHW model CES has implemented, making it a relevant ecosystem peer.
• Clinton Health Access Initiative: Global health systems strengthening organization that partners with governments to expand access to care in low- and middle-income countries. Comparable in its public-sector partnership approach to health system strengthening, but operates as a technical advisory rather than direct service provider.

Broad incumbents

• Project HOPE: Global health and humanitarian organization delivering health services and workforce training in low-resource settings. Comparable in mission and operational breadth, but serves a wider portfolio of health verticals across more geographies than CES.
• Save the Children: Large international NGO with significant global health programs including maternal and child health, community health workers, and rural service delivery. Comparable mission overlap, but operates at dramatically larger scale and across multiple programmatic verticals beyond health.
• Médecins Sans Frontières: Large international medical humanitarian organization delivering healthcare in crisis and low-resource settings. Comparable in mission and operating footprint, but operates at much larger scale, in more acute settings, and with a broader portfolio beyond community primary care.

Regional players

• AMREF Health Africa: Africa's largest health nonprofit, focused on community health systems, training, and service delivery in rural African settings. Operates the same community-health-worker-centric model but in a different geography and at substantially larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CES_Mexico
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCkUjABBIS8a0F5grAiito-g
• Facebookfacebook.com/CompanerosEnSalud
• Instagraminstagram.com/companerosensalud/#
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/compa%C3%B1eros-en-salud-partners-in-health-mexico

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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