The event, held on Monday, September 21st, featured the reading of a manifesto under the slogan 'No is no longer the answer.' Alfusal's president, Loli Ortiz, read the text, which focuses on the urgent need to advance access to new treatments for the disease.
The manifesto calls for Alzheimer's treatments approved by the European Medicines Agency to be publicly funded in Spain and accessed equitably, regardless of patients' residence or economic situation. Ortiz noted that two treatments capable of slowing Alzheimer's progression in early stages were approved in Europe in 2025, expressing concern over the delay in public funding decisions in the country.
Furthermore, the manifesto asserted the right of affected individuals to decide, alongside healthcare professionals, whether to receive these treatments and requested the necessary resources for their implementation within the healthcare system.
“"The impact of the disease on both diagnosed individuals and their families is considerable."
Following the reading, the mayor of Priego de Córdoba, Juan Ramón Valdivia, spoke about the significant impact of the disease on patients and their families. He emphasized the importance of continued investment in research, early detection, and support for associations like Alfusal.
The day also served to highlight Alfusal's work in Priego and to raise awareness about the importance of improving care for individuals affected by Alzheimer's and other dementias.
