According to a statement from the Social Security Fund, the joint project signed with the Ministry of Health and the National Secretariat of Science, Technology, and Innovation has received support of $10 million.

“This is a unique program in the country and the region, which brings together research, prevention, early diagnosis, and innovative treatments,” the health entity reported.

According to official statistics, this disease is the leading cause of death in the Central American nation, accounting for 17% of deaths.

The Ministry of Health reported that about 7,768 new cases of cancer are reported each year, with the most prevalent types being breast, prostate, cervical, colon, and stomach cancer.

Eduardo Ortega, head of the National Institute of Cancer, commented that this is a firm step forward as part of a joint effort to reduce cancer incidence and premature mortality, and alleviate the economic and social impact this disease generates.

For his part, for the Minister of Health, Fernando Boyd, the agreement is not a symbolic act, but rather the launching of hope backed by scientific rigor, national evidence, and collective commitment.

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