- Auna, through its breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis program, joins the Ollas Que Desarrollo program, to promote self-diagnosis and early detection of this disease to women leaders of communal pots over 40 years of age participating in this program. initiative.
According to statistics from the Peruvian Ministry of Health, 28 cases of breast cancer are registered annually per 100,000 inhabitants in the country, with women over 35 years of age being the most affected. Early detection is key, with a 90% chance of cure. In this context, Auna, a leading health ecosystem with a presence in Peru, Colombia and Mexico, incorporates into its regional program of preventive mammograms and health awareness talks the leaders of the common pots that are part of the Pots That Develop initiative. from Alicorp.
The purpose of Pots that Develop is to contribute to the maintenance of common pots through training on management, nutrition, entrepreneurship and other topics for their leaders. In addition to this and as part of its commitment to the prevention and early identification of breast cancer, Auna joins this initiative, through the program it has been implementing at the regional level for the implementation of free mammograms and awareness talks in Peru, Colombia and Mexico. Thus, Auna also seeks to contribute to the health care of the leaders of these communal pots, considering the key role they play in their communities.
Ian NIghtingale, head of Sustainable Development at Alicorp, highlighted the commitment to the community: "At Alicorp, we believe that this alliance allows us to take care of those who are the heart of the communal pots: their leaders. In this way, they will access quality care. quality, also contributing to the culture of prevention that is key to saving lives. In recent months, we have worked together, facilitating preventive talks on breast and cervical cancer aimed at common pots."
On the other hand, Lucía Chipoco, Manager of Sustainability and Corporate Communication at Auna, emphasized the commitment: "At Auna, we are committed to transforming health in Latin America and making it more accessible, which is why for several years we have been working on prevention and early detection. of breast cancer. This time, together with Alicorp, 50 community pot leaders will benefit from these activities and, in turn, will be part of our regional prevention program, which is carried out in Peru, Mexico and Colombia, "which plans to perform 600 mammograms completely free of charge this year, in addition to continuous awareness talks."
The collaboration between both companies reflects the commitment to improve the well-being of communities by contributing to the construction of healthier societies, especially impacting the women who lead the common pots and play a vital role in society and in thousands of Peruvians who day after day they feed on them. This alliance not only seeks to promote the early detection of breast cancer, but also to empower these women to improve their lives, the lives of their families and communities.