Overview
- The Council of Government dismissed Manuel Molina, who led Hospital Virgen del Rocío from 2019 to January 2025 before serving as Seville’s provincial health delegate.
- The regional government said the screening breakdown stemmed from internal organizational failures in radiology at Virgen del Rocío, where the vast majority of the 2,317 affected cases were concentrated.
- Two director-level officials, Ismael Muñoz and Ana María Reales, were also removed, with Silvia Maraver and Trinidad Rus named to expanded roles in the restructuring.
- Patient association Amama says it repeatedly warned Molina about delays, and Pozo has maintained close ties with the group as the administration seeks to rebuild trust.
- Earlier departures included regional health minister Rocío Hernández, radiology chief Javier Castell, and the hospital’s breast unit coordinator as accountability measures mounted.