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Andalusia Names Antonio Sanz Health Minister as Screening Crisis Reshapes Government

Moreno taps his top lieutenant to drive a €12 million emergency plan using AI with a November 30 diagnosis target.

Overview

  • Antonio Sanz is appointed consejero of Sanidad, Presidencia y Emergencias, consolidating leadership of the response to failed cancer screenings.
  • The reshuffle moves diálogo social and administrative simplification to the Finance portfolio under Carolina España, while digitalization shifts to Industry led by Jorge Paradela.
  • The Junta’s plan de choque exceeds €12 million and includes staff reinforcements, specialized units, AI-supported triage tools, and operational changes at hospitals in Seville and Málaga.
  • Authorities say the issues originated in breast cancer screening but also affect colon and cervical programs, prompting broader audits and workflow fixes.
  • Political pressure intensifies as Pedro Sánchez reproaches Alberto Núñez Feijóo in Congress for staying silent on the Andalusian screening failures.