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Argentina Federal Mammography Map reveals equipment shortages and regional disparities
The first Federal Mammography Map of Argentina, developed by Asociación Civil Surcos and Fundación Instituto Natura, has revealed significant disparities and technical issues within the country's public breast cancer screening network. The report identified 479 registered mammography machines across 375 public health centers, though direct verification was only possible for 404 units. Of those verified, only 328 were found to be operational, while 90 machines reported technical defects and 12 were completely out of service.
The study highlights a heavy geographic concentration, with 70% of the nation's equipment located in just five provinces. This has resulted in varying levels of accessibility. Neuquén was identified as one of the five provinces with a high Institutional Hierarchy Index, alongside Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Misiones, and Santa Fe.
In contrast, Mendoza was identified as having low accessibility, with only 0.9 machines per 10,000 women in the target age group (40-75) covered by public health. However, the Mendoza Ministry of Health has contested the report, stating it contains errors regarding the number of machines and institutional characterization, asserting that the province actually maintains 18 mammography machines in various specialized centers.
Entities
Argentina · Asociación Civil Surcos · Fundación Instituto Natura · Mendoza Ministry of Health · Neuquén
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The first Federal Mammography Map of Argentina was developed by Asociación Civil Surcos and Fundación Instituto Natura. despertadorlavalle.com.ar · diariondi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 70% of the country's total mammography machines are concentrated in only five provinces. despertadorlavalle.com.ar · diariondi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Mendoza has 18 mammography machines distributed across various hospitals and specialized centers. diariondi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] 90 mammography machines have technical defects that limit or condition their daily use. despertadorlavalle.com.ar · diariondi.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are 479 registered mammography machines distributed across 375 public health centers and hospitals in Argentina. despertadorlavalle.com.ar · diariondi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Mendoza Ministry of Health questioned the report's results, claiming errors in equipment counts and institutional characterization. diariondi.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Out of 404 directly verified machines, only 328 were found to be technically operational. despertadorlavalle.com.ar · www.mejorinformado.com · diariondi.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Neuquén is among the five provinces with a high Institutional Hierarchy Index, alongside Buenos Aires, Entre Ríos, Misiones, and Santa Fe. www.mejorinformado.com