The Health Committee of the Spanish Congress of Deputies has approved a Non-Legislative Proposal promoted by the La Nineta dels Ulls Foundation aimed at increasing the frequency of pediatric ophthalmological screenings across all Autonomous Communities. This measure represents a key step forward in improving the early detection of retinoblastoma, a rare but serious childhood eye cancer that primarily affects very young children.
The approval of this initiative marks a significant milestone in the field of public health, as early detection of retinoblastoma can make a decisive difference in prognosis, treatment options, and the quality of life of affected children and their families. Timely diagnosis is essential to improve survival rates and to reduce the long-term impact of the disease.
The Non-Legislative Proposal was presented to the Health Committee by the Socialist Parliamentary Group, and the Foundation would like to express its sincere gratitude to Members of Parliament Alba Soldevila, Carmen Andrés and Sara Jaurrieta, who believed in this initiative and supported it from the very beginning. Their commitment has been crucial in turning a demand arising from families and civil society into a political initiative with real impact.
The La Nineta dels Ulls Foundation will continue to work to promote public policies that guarantee a more preventive, equitable and child-centered healthcare system, ensuring that the needs of children with retinoblastoma and their families are properly addressed.
