The National Oncological Institute (ION) received a modern anaesthetic machine and a sentinel ganglian detector, essential equipment to improve patient care.

The donation was made possible by the First Lady's Office, which dedicated funds from Giselle's work for the acquisition of the anaesthetic machine, and by the National Charities Lottery, which contributed the seninel ganglian detector.

At the event, held at the meeting room of ION's Medical Management, Dr. Alex González, President of the Board of Trustees, emphasized the importance of art in contributing to medicine and expressed his gratitude for this joint effort. "It's beautiful to see how art can support an institution that faces an illness that challenges us all.

"That's a clear example that, as we work together, we achieve great things for our patients' benefit," she said.

For her part, Minister Herrera emphasized the role of the Ministry of Culture in this initiative and the value of solidarity culture in Panamanian society. "That act of delivering state-of-the-art medical equipment represents the spirit of generosity and commitment that defines our community."
"It's a clear message that we're not alone and that we all have a responsibility to build a more just and humane environment," she said.

The donated equipment is an advanced system anaesthetic machine that manages anesthesia safely and with monitoring during surgeries by mixing and supplying necessary gases with precise proportions.

The sentinel ganglium detector is a tool used in surgical procedures to detect radiation found in the lymph system. It allows to locate small or difficult to detect tumors, reducing the need for invasive interventions and improving patient recovery.

The First Lady of the Republic, Maricel Cohen de Mulino, Minister of Culture María Eugenia Herrera and Director of the National Charities Lottery, Saquina Jaramillo and Julio Javier Santamaria Rubio, General Director of the National Oncological Institute, Alex González, President of the Board of Trustees of the Oncological Institute and ION Medical Professionals and authorities and representatives of the institutions concerned, participated in the event.

The Ministry of Culture continues to conduct actions for social well-being and strengthening public health and to promote initiatives with art and culture as an engine for supporting social challenges.