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Andalusia’s New Health Chief Moves To Repair Cancer Screening Failures

Sanz apologizes to patient groups, pledging faster tests to rebuild trust.

Overview

  • Antonio Sanz took office and, with President Juanma Moreno, convened a closed-door session with hospital and area managers to launch a coordinated response.
  • The Junta detailed a €101 million action plan that includes hiring 705 professionals, with a €12 million breast-screening push adding 119 staff, including 65 radiologists.
  • Separately, the regional government approved €89 million to reinforce cervical and colon screening, with 586 hires and the use of artificial intelligence for diagnosis.
  • Sanz said the administration has contacted all women awaiting complementary tests and scheduled appointments before November 30.
  • Authorities report that about 90% of mammograms under review are concentrated at Virgen del Rocío in Seville, with a committee of experts proposed and audits and parliamentary scrutiny pending.