The Ministry of Health of Panama received a valuable donation of two mammograms from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). These mammograms will allow the early detection of breast cancer in different regions of the country, benefiting more than 21,000 women living in Las Garzas, Eastern Panama, and Volcán, Highlands of Chiriquí.
One of the mammograms will be installed at the Minsa Capsi in Las Garzas, covering an estimated population of 60,000 people, including more than 15,000 women of key ages for breast cancer prevention. The other mammogram will be located at the Minsa Capsi in Volcán, directly benefiting more than 6,000 women of childbearing age in the region.
According to the Minister of Health, Fernando Boyd Galindo, these advanced devices equipped with digital technology will enable more accurate and timely diagnoses. Javier Martínez Acha, Minister of Foreign Affairs, thanked the IAEA for the important donation. Ester Monroy, project manager officer of the IAEA, highlighted that the mammograms feature cutting-edge technology for the early detection of breast abnormalities, which is vital for diagnoses.
In Panama, breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death, representing 13% of cancer cases overall. Early detection is crucial for the cure of this disease.
