Overview

• The Andalusian health service began contacting 2,000 women whose mammograms over the past three years were labeled non‑conclusive after authorities acknowledged failures in conveying results.
• Patient group Amama rejects the explanation of mere errors, labels the omission a serious negligence with possible criminal implications, and will decide Tuesday whether to file suit.
• Women recount months‑long waits between suspicious findings and follow‑up tests, with some later undergoing mastectomies, after a protocol that withheld doubtful results to avoid anxiety now slated for revision.
• Izquierda Unida has asked the Prosecutor’s Office to investigate, the Andalusian Ombudsman is reviewing testimonies, and consumer group Facua is creating a platform for affected women.
• Unions and reporters cite shortages of radiologists and administrative backlogs as drivers of long delays, while other regions move to tighten communication and access, with Valencia planning SMS/email results by 2026 and Madrid widening its screening age range to 45–74.