Urology week under the MEDIUVer-UROLATAM model for the development of university-led actions with social impact

uROLOGIC health is a global priority, particularly in Latin America, where access to quality services remains limited. This underscores the importance of collaboration among key societal sectors, including the public, private, and academic domains. The MEDIUVer-UROLATAM model emerges as a university-led urological health strategy aimed at promoting socially impactful health initiatives. It is grounded in core university functions, collaborative work, and a targeted approach to specific social needs. The objective was to demonstrate the utility of the MEDIUVer-UROLATAM model as a framework for facilitating prostate cancer (PCa) detection and prevention actions.

The MEDIUVer model was implemented in three stages through a urological campaign coordinated by the Latin American Institute of Urology (UROLATAM) and the Faculty of Medicine at Universidad Veracruzana. The initiative involved collaboration with the private sector, government agencies, and the community to facilitate the early detection of prostate cancer. Medical evaluations, diagnostic tests, and educational activities were conducted.

A total of 1656 individuals were attended, with 1352 urological evaluations performed. The first stage focused on social action, the second strengthened inter-institutional collaboration, and the third incorporated educational research and healthcare services for the transgender population. This approach led to greater stakeholder integration and an expanded social impact.

The MEDIUVer-UROLATAM model is an educational, training, and care-oriented tool for both the general population and healthcare professionals in terms of timely prostate cancer (PCa) detection and prevention.