Access to preventive healthcare and timely medical attention is essential for women in all circumstances, including those deprived of their liberty. With this in mind, the Bulnes Women's Correctional Facility organized a series of activities throughout October to promote self-care and strengthen early breast cancer detection.
The sessions, held as part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, were led by the facility's healthcare team and included educational talks on risk factors, warning signs, breast self-examination and the importance of regular medical check-ups.
As part of these initiatives, mammograms and breast ultrasounds were also arranged for inmates who presented findings requiring further examination. This was made possible through coordination with the regional healthcare network, facilitating access to specialized medical services.
Prevention and the Right to Healthcare
Ñuble's Regional Secretary of Justice and Human Rights, Natalia Reyes Lobos, highlighted that these initiatives help provide dignified and comprehensive healthcare while protecting the right to health of women deprived of their liberty.
Meanwhile, the Regional Director of Gendarmería, Colonel Miguel Álvarez, stated that the facility maintains year-round preventive care, health education and disease monitoring, as well as coordination for specialized medical appointments when needed.
Healthcare That Must Continue Throughout the Year
The activities were carried out with the support of Bulnes Hospital and form part of the ongoing healthcare work conducted within the correctional facility.
These initiatives serve as a reminder that breast cancer prevention and access to timely screening are healthcare needs that must be addressed throughout society, regardless of an individual's circumstances.
Providing information, facilitating medical check-ups and arranging specialized examinations are important steps toward protecting women's health and dignity.
