Hospital Roosevelt, a public hospital in Guatemala City, marked the fight against breast cancer with a series of events on October 18, 2025. The activities included the participation of Dr. Joaquín Barnoya, Minister of Public Health and Social Assistance (MSPAS), Dr. Johanna Samayoa, Executive Director of Hospital Roosevelt, as well as patients who are survivors or currently undergoing treatment.
In a tweet posted on October 18, 2025, Hospital Roosevelt stated: "El Hospital Roosevelt celebró la Lucha contra el Cáncer de Mama, con la participación del Ministro de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social (MSPAS), Dr. Joaquín Barnoya; la Directora Ejecutiva del Hospital Roosevelt, Dra. Johanna Samayoa y pacientes sobrevivientes y en tratamiento."
Later that day, the hospital highlighted a symbolic gesture to honor women affected by breast cancer: "Se ralizó el encendido de la luz en honor a todas las mujeres que han enfrentado con valentía la lucha contra el cáncer de mama. A aquellas que se encuentran firmes, fuertes y llenas de vida, y también a quienes trascendieron dejando una huella de amor, dignidad y fortaleza." This event involved lighting in tribute to both survivors and those who have died from the disease.
Additionally, Hospital Roosevelt organized its second annual run dedicated to breast cancer awareness. According to an October 18 post: "Por segundo año consecutivo, el Hospital Roosevelt impulsó con energía y espíritu solidario la Carrera por la Lucha contra el Cáncer de Mama, una actividad deportiva que simboliza resistencia, esperanza y unión frente a esta enfermedad."
Hospital Roosevelt is one of Guatemala’s main public hospitals and regularly organizes awareness campaigns about major health issues such as cancer.
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