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ALFREDO AZCARATE VARELA
THE BAJA POST/EDITOR
A Universal Coverage Law for Childhood Cancer, aimed at guaranteeing free and comprehensive medical care for children and adolescents diagnosed with this disease, was proposed by Congresswoman Daylín García Ruvalcaba, of the Movimiento Ciudadano party in Baja California.
Globally, childhood cancers are diagnosed in around 400,000 children and adolescents each year, with leukemia being the most common type and the leading cause of death
The initiative addresses an urgent reality: in Mexico, thousands of minors face cancer without access to the resources they need for treatment. High costs, lack of access in remote areas, and late diagnoses significantly reduce their chances of recovery.
Since the beginning of her legislative work, García Ruvalcaba has promoted actions in support of families affected by cancer, particularly those with minors. Her proposal aims to ensure that no child is left without medical care, reinforcing the principles of universality, free access, timeliness, and comprehensiveness in the healthcare system.
The initiative also includes the creation of a National Childhood Cancer Registry, a network of social and psychological support for families, and the strengthening of scientific research on pediatric treatments.
With the presentation of this bill, the Movimiento Ciudadano legislator reaffirms her commitment to the children of Mexico, asserting that health should not be a privilege, but a guaranteed right. It’s worth noting that during the submission of her legislative proposal, she was accompanied by the national leader of her party, Jorge Álvarez Máynez.
Daylín García stated:
“From Congress and from every space where we have representation, we will continue promoting causes that put people—especially children—at the center. Because when it comes to protecting the life and health of our children, there are no colors or excuses: we must act,” she concluded.
