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Health news from The Olive Press, covering the illnesses, treatments and healthcare system stories that affect residents and visitors in Spain. Coverage spans the public health toll of extreme heat, mosquito and vector-borne disease outbreaks, hospital strikes and waiting times, cancer screening and care, and private healthcare options for expats. For related coverage see National News and Environment.

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Spain to transfer 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland amid welfare concerns

SPAIN is preparing to transfer around 500 vulnerable migrant children, mostly girls, from Ceuta to the mainland amid concerns over overcrowding, sanitation and their welfare.

23 Aug, 2026 @ 16:15

Health·International Affairs·Lead·National News·National News·Politics

Brit pensioner, 74, rescued from brink of death after heatstroke left him trapped in his Murcia home for three days

A BRITISH pensioner was rescued from the brink of death after a severe heatstroke left him trapped in his Murcia home for nearly three days.

21 Aug, 2026 @ 14:50

Health·Lead·Murcia

Revolutionary new skin cancer vaccine proves successful in trials as Spanish scientists hail medical breakthrough

THE jab, developed by pharmaceutical giants Moderna and Merck, has been shown to reduce the risk of melanoma returning when used alongside immunotherapy.

20 Aug, 2026 @ 15:30

Health·Lead·Other News

Costa del Sol remains on alert for West Nile Virus as cases in Andalucia climb to 43

THE Costa del Sol remains on high alert for West Nile Virus, after five new cases in Sevilla and Huelva pushed the total up to

20 Aug, 2026 @ 13:55

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Malaga reopens final four beaches to swimming as water quality returns to normal

MALAGA has reopened the final four of six beaches shut for swimming since last week after new water quality tests confirmed the sea is safe

19 Aug, 2026 @ 16:20

Health·Lead·Malaga

Ceuta scabies outbreak located to military barracks in the Spanish enclave and ‘not linked to recent migrant crisis’

A RECENT outbreak of scabies amongst police and military personnel deployed in Ceuta has been traced to poorly kept barracks.

19 Aug, 2026 @ 15:31

Health·Lead·National News

Malaga reopens two beaches to swimmers as E. coli bacteria warning keeps four more shut during Feria week

Campo de Golf-San Julian, near Malaga airport, and El Palo, the fishing district on the eastern seafront, had their green flags restored on Tuesday.

18 Aug, 2026 @ 17:46

Health·Lead·Malaga

End of an era: Why fewer young women are going topless on Spain’s beaches

THE classically mediterranean practice of going topless on Spain's beaches seems to be on the decline, and sociologists have several theories as to why.

18 Aug, 2026 @ 14:00

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Malaga closed six beaches for swimming after wet wipe blockages forced release of raw sewage into the sea

MALAGA'S town hall has confirmed sewage was deliberately released into the sea during Saturday's storm to stop it flooding people's homes.

18 Aug, 2026 @ 09:58

Health·Lead·Malaga

Malaga bans swimming at six beaches after E. coli bacteria found in the water

MALAGA has banned swimming at six beaches across the city after water samples revealed dangerous levels of E. coli bacteria.

17 Aug, 2026 @ 16:43

Health·Lead·Malaga

Benalmadena Beach. Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

Three Benalmadena beaches reopen after bathers hit by mystery skin reactions – but two remain shut

THREE beaches in Benalmadena have reopened to swimmers after a mystery skin reaction left around 20 bathers affected over the weekend, while two others stay

17 Aug, 2026 @ 16:30

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths

A HEALTH expert has warned that the way we exercise has to change as we age. There are various myths surrounding health and ageing, but

15 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Other News

Malaga hands out bracelets that detect spiked drinks at the Feria as sex attacks soar

MALAGA will be giving out over 3,000 drug-detecting bracelets to people at the summer feria as part of a new scheme to reduce spiking incidents.

14 Aug, 2026 @ 13:28

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga

What to do if you encounter a disease-carrying wild boar on the Costa del Sol, according to medical professionals

AFTER a new study revealed that more than 86% of wild boars wandering into Malaga’s urban areas carry germs that can infect humans, leading medical

13 Aug, 2026 @ 11:25

Costa del Sol·Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga·Other News

Brit tourist’s life is saved by his quick-thinking wife and Costa del Sol property owner after heart attack shock in rural Frigiliana

A BRITISH tourist was saved from the brink of death after his wife and a Costa del Sol property owner stepped in when he suffered

13 Aug, 2026 @ 11:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

Balearic Islands set to ban energy drinks for under-18s – with sellers facing up to €60k in fines

THE Balearic Islands are moving to ban energy drinks and laughing gas for under-18s amid growing ‘public health concerns’, authorities have said. The Mallorca-based regional

10 Aug, 2026 @ 13:24

Balearic Islands·Health·Lead

Stunning Aerial Images Reveal Devastation of Spain’s Wildfires as Greenpeace Demands Action

Greenpeace has documented the devastating wildfires in Spain by publishing breathtaking aerial pictures. Some of the pictures were taken over the wildfires in Almorox (Toledo),

8 Aug, 2026 @ 14:27

Andalucia·Catalunya·Environment·Health·Madrid·National News·Northern Spain·Valencian Community

Courageous Costa del Sol father seeking to raise funds for specialised treatment in Germany as he battles brain cancer

To help Scott battle terminal brain cancer and prolong his life, please donate to the GoFundme page here A COSTA del Sol dad is raising

8 Aug, 2026 @ 10:00

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Health·Lead

Boars roaming Costa del Sol beaches and bins are riddled with diseases ‘that can be passed on to humans’, study warns

Almost 80% of infected Malaga wild boars carried two or more diseases at once, including hepatitis E, Brucella and E. coli.

7 Aug, 2026 @ 09:05

Health·Lead·Malaga

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

HUNDREDS of swimmers have been stung by Portuguese Man O’ Wars in northern Spain as a surge in sightings fuels concern amongst beachgoers. The jellyfish-like

6 Aug, 2026 @ 16:30

Environment·Health·Lead·Northern Spain

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

AN 82-year-old man was the first person to die from West Nile virus in Andalucia this year as fears mount that the mosquito-borne disease could

5 Aug, 2026 @ 11:30

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Sevilla

Malaga city council unveils six-year plan to rid the city of toxic asbestos – and admits it doesn’t know how many properties have it

MALAGA is preparing to tackle a toxic legacy hidden across the city’s rooftops. The council has launched a six-year plan to find and remove asbestos

5 Aug, 2026 @ 09:05

Andalucia·Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga

Smoking ban on bar and restaurant terraces stays for now in Spain's Costa Blanca and Valencia areas

The last cigarette on the terrace? Cafe owners and smokers worry new smoking ban could change one of Spain’s most familiar social rituals

THE ashtrays are still on the terrace tables at Hustle ‘n’ Flow Eatery in San Pedro Alcantara – for now. But soon, Remily, the restaurant

4 Aug, 2026 @ 12:19

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

Spain records more than 3,000 heat-related deaths in just three months as brutal summer takes its toll

DEATHS caused by excessive heat in Spain could reach a decade-high annual level with 3,096 fatalities recorded between May and July. 3,102 deaths were attributed

3 Aug, 2026 @ 15:08

Health·Lead·National News

How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle

Stay safe when watching the eclipse this month. Here's how:

3 Aug, 2026 @ 14:29

Environment·Health·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Malaga heatwave warning as extreme temperatures threaten over-85s and boost hospital admissions for dehydration

EXTREME heat could increase hospital admissions among chronically ill patients in Malaga by up to 20%, doctors have warned. Hospitals are already treating unusually high

1 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

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Health

Spain to transfer 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to mainland amid welfare concerns

Brit pensioner, 74, rescued from brink of death after heatstroke left him trapped in his Murcia home for three days

Revolutionary new skin cancer vaccine proves successful in trials as Spanish scientists hail medical breakthrough

Costa del Sol remains on alert for West Nile Virus as cases in Andalucia climb to 43

Malaga reopens final four beaches to swimming as water quality returns to normal

Ceuta scabies outbreak located to military barracks in the Spanish enclave and ‘not linked to recent migrant crisis’

Malaga reopens two beaches to swimmers as E. coli bacteria warning keeps four more shut during Feria week

End of an era: Why fewer young women are going topless on Spain’s beaches

Malaga closed six beaches for swimming after wet wipe blockages forced release of raw sewage into the sea

Malaga bans swimming at six beaches after E. coli bacteria found in the water

Three Benalmadena beaches reopen after bathers hit by mystery skin reactions – but two remain shut

Is it dangerous to do vigorous work outs as we age? Health expert dispels some of the myths

Malaga hands out bracelets that detect spiked drinks at the Feria as sex attacks soar

What to do if you encounter a disease-carrying wild boar on the Costa del Sol, according to medical professionals

Brit tourist’s life is saved by his quick-thinking wife and Costa del Sol property owner after heart attack shock in rural Frigiliana

Balearic Islands set to ban energy drinks for under-18s – with sellers facing up to €60k in fines

Stunning Aerial Images Reveal Devastation of Spain’s Wildfires as Greenpeace Demands Action

Courageous Costa del Sol father seeking to raise funds for specialised treatment in Germany as he battles brain cancer

Boars roaming Costa del Sol beaches and bins are riddled with diseases ‘that can be passed on to humans’, study warns

Hundreds of beachgoers stung as Portuguese Man O’ Wars invade northern Spain’s shores

82-year-old man becomes first victim of West Nile virus in Andalucia – 17 other cases confirmed across the region

Malaga city council unveils six-year plan to rid the city of toxic asbestos – and admits it doesn’t know how many properties have it

The last cigarette on the terrace? Cafe owners and smokers worry new smoking ban could change one of Spain’s most familiar social rituals

How to watch Spain’s August solar eclipse safely – and where to find special sunglasses to enjoy the spectacle

Malaga heatwave warning as extreme temperatures threaten over-85s and boost hospital admissions for dehydration

Three British tourists spark Malaga chaos in late-night vandalism rampage

Endangered Egyptian vulture rescued from storm after taking shelter on Costa Blanca terrace

Can’t afford to buy? Four in 10 Spaniards now considering building their own home to escape soaring housing costs

Spain’s great housing paradox: Sales are falling but prices keep rising – so is the property boom finally starting to turn?

Andalucia demands Madrid revive elite anti-narco unit as drug-related violence escalates across the region

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