At the level of the Health Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, a working group will be established on menopause from the perspective of public health policies, which will bring together, along with members of the Legislature, professional medical societies, organizations with concerns in the field and representatives of the public and private medical system, announced on Tuesday the president of this parliamentary forum, Alexandru Rafila.
"I participated in the first event in Romania that addressed menopause from the perspective of public health policies. The Ministry of Health was a partner in that initiative, a clear signal that this topic deserves to be brought into the decision-making space. I believe it is time to take this discussion further. Therefore, I officially announce that, as soon as possible, we will set up a working group at the level of the Health and Family Committee of the Chamber of Deputies, which will bring together, together with members of Parliament, professional medical societies, organizations with concerns in the field and representatives of the public and private medical system. Only through dialogue and extensive collaboration can we build policies adapted to the realities of Romania," Rafila wrote on Facebook.
In his opinion, accurate, evidence-based medical information must be accessible and free of charge because women need to understand what is happening to their bodies, what therapeutic options exist, and how they can prevent long-term complications.
"Equally, we must ensure that this information reaches disadvantaged environments, where access to medical services and health education is limited," the former Minister of Health emphasized.
According to him, the integrated approach to menopause is not a pretext and is not a marginal topic, but a medical necessity and a public responsibility.
"As a public health professional, I know that menopause is not a uniform experience. It is experienced differently by each woman, depending on biological characteristics, the age at which it occurs, the general state of health, medical history, diet, lifestyle and social context. For some women, the symptoms are mild and transient. For others, they can profoundly affect the quality of life, work capacity and emotional balance. Therefore, the discussion about menopause cannot be separated from the discussion about prevention and long-term health," Alexandru Rafila pointed out.
He also highlighted that, in the context of an aging population, investment in women's health must begin as early as possible.
"Screening for cervical cancer and breast cancer, HPV vaccination, monitoring cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors, promoting a balanced diet and physical activity, all of these are not isolated measures, but elements of a coherent strategy. A woman who benefits from adequate prevention and monitoring will go through menopause in better conditions and with a reduced risk of complications such as osteoporosis, cardiovascular diseases or metabolic disorders," the PSD deputy said.
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