Overview

• The regional government says it will approve on Wednesday, October 15, a comprehensive screening action plan that extends reforms to colon and cervical programs, according to acting health lead Antonio Sanz.
• The health service reports contacting about 2,000 affected women, activating €12 million, and beginning to hire 119 professionals, with a goal to complete pending tests by November 30.
• Health minister Rocío Hernández resigned during the crisis, and Presidency chief Antonio Sanz has taken over the health portfolio on a provisional basis.
• The family of an 82-year-old woman who died in July announced a criminal complaint alleging missed six-month follow-ups, while patient groups and political parties have filed complaints with prosecutors.
• Coverage cites 2023–2024 IT changes and procedural gaps as contributing factors, and contrasts Andalusia’s experience with the Basque Country’s practice of contacting all women and scheduling additional tests within about a week amid broader staffing pressures.