On World Breast Cancer Day, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez underscored the importance of having “effective and agile” screening programs to facilitate early detection of the disease. In Spain, approximately 35,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
In a video shared on social media platform X, where he appeared wearing the pink ribbon symbolizing the fight against breast cancer, Sánchez highlighted that the health of thousands of women relies on these preventive programs. He pledged to continue enhancing research and resources, stating, “You are not alone.”
Sánchez noted that 35,500 women receive breast cancer diagnoses annually in Spain, stating, “Mothers, sisters, companions, and their families face this disease every day. Every woman deserves our full commitment.”
To address this, he advocated for increased investment in research, emphasizing the reinforcement of early detection systems through screening programs and follow-ups. He also called for fostering a preventive culture that promotes healthy living.
Despite recent declines in mortality rates, he warned that “the challenge remains enormous.” The Prime Minister stressed the need for a robust public healthcare system to ensure that women battling this illness receive comprehensive care, “no matter where they live.”
