New Women's Oncology Hospital Opens in Mexico City

A major step has been taken in the fight against breast cancer with the inauguration of a new oncology hospital for women in Mexico City. The event was marked by the attendance of Head of Government Clara Brugada Molina and President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. The hospital, located in the Gustavo A. Madero district, is a direct response to the rising cancer rates among women and a significant move towards health justice. During the inauguration on March 9th, Brugada Molina emphasized the hospital's crucial role in combating breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer. She explained that despite timely diagnoses, mammograms, and detection campaigns, the lack of treatment facilities causes delays in care, which has contributed to increased mortality rates from breast and cervical cancer. The hospital, which was previously abandoned, was renovated with a donation of 100 million pesos during the COVID-19 pandemic. Alejandro Svarch Pérez, director general of IMSS-Bienestar, reported an investment of 21 million pesos to strengthen the care model at this new center. This investment will benefit over 500,000 people by enhancing diagnostic capabilities and expanding specialized medical services. The hospital will also feature an imaging department equipped with specialists dedicated to detecting benign and malignant lesions in the breasts. "We will be serving all women who do not have social security," assured Brugada Molina, who reiterated that every woman should have a diagnosis every two years. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, for her part, highlighted that the Women's Oncology Hospital not only represents an advance in medical care but also a model that will be replicated nationwide. Additionally, non-invasive diagnostic equipment will be installed in the Health Centers that are part of the hospital's network, facilitating screening studies and enabling rapid detection among the population. "If we guarantee women's access to health, we are not only protecting one person, but a family, a community, and the entire country," concluded Brugada Molina, reaffirming the government's commitment to women's health and the fight against cancer. The government of Mexico City has also committed to performing 500,000 mammograms by 2026 as part of a universal breast cancer detection program. To date, 40 of the 100 necessary mammograms have been acquired to serve the uninsured population in the capital.