# Spain expands breast cancer screening to age 74 23 October 2026 at 16:40 > The Ministry of Health and regions agree to offer mammographies to women aged 45 to 74 while updating orthoprosthetic benefit coverage. **Spain**'s **Ministry of Health** and autonomous communities have agreed to expand breast cancer screening to women aged 45 to 74. The **Interterritorial Health Council** confirmed that mammographies, typically every two years, will be the standard test for these groups. Regions including **Ceuta** and **Melilla** must begin updates within three years, reaching full coverage in six. Implementation may be staged to ensure quality, with an initial three-year screening interval allowed as territories adjust their specific resources. The order also updates orthoprosthetic benefits, expanding coverage for toric intraocular lenses and standing frames. New provisions include electric tilting planes and devices for patients with spinal cord injuries, significantly increasing available product types. [#Spain]() #BreastCancer [#PublicHealth]() #Mammography [#Healthcare]() ## Related news ## [Spain's daily menu price rises to 14.7 euros]() 23 October 2026 at 18:21 ## [Spain tracks shamonda virus after French death]() 23 October 2026 at 14:01 ## [Salmonella outbreak in Spain linked to eggs]() 13 October 2026 at 10:07 ## [Spanish doctors postpone strike until after vote]() 7 October 2026 at 14:00 ## [Spain to offer medical abortion at local clinics]() 28 September 2026 at 15:21