Hospital doctor assaulted by woman angry with emergency waiting times in Spain’s Valencia
A female doctor was attacked by a woman who was told to wait for emergency treatment at a Valencia hospital. The 32-year-old aggressor has been
Pharmacies in Spain’s Malaga ‘willing’ to dispense medicinal cannabis
PHARMACIES in Malaga have announced that they are ready and ‘willing’ to participate in the dispensing of cannabis-derived drugs. The news was announced last Thursday,
Spain’s Andalucia in favour of bringing back indoor mask mandate as Covid-19 cases rise
THE Junta has announced that it is in favour of reinstating a mask mandate for indoor public spaces and crowded outdoor areas. The announcement was
Game Changing medication for Covid now available in Spain
Tablets that reduce the severity of Covid-19 symptoms can now be bought in different regions across Spain Paxlovid is now available in Andalucia, and in
1,000 litres of breast milk donated in Spain’s Murcia
BY Livia Cockerell Since the Murcian Health Service initiated a breast milk donation service back in March 2021, around 1,000 litres of milk has been
A Covid cold front: Gibraltar health boss warns of unexpected winter coronavirus consequences
By Livia Cockerell DIRECTOR of Public Health Dr Helen Carter has warned that Covid could have unexpected consequences this winter. The pandemic seems to have
Mayor of Spain’s Malaga tests positive for Covid
BY Livia Cockerell THE current wave of Covid is taking its toll on Malaga´s town hall. On Thursday, four councillors were unable to attend the
Study at Madrid hospital offers new hope for Alzheimer’s cure
DOCTORS at a Madrid hospital have identified a protein that could slow the onset of Alzheimer’s offering new hope of a cure for the disease.
EXCLUSIVE: Doctors quit crisis-stricken hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca despite ‘shock’ plan allegedly reducing emergency waiting times
DOCTORS are still resigning from Torrevieja Hospital, citing poor working conditions, despite an alleged reduction in emergency waiting times thanks to a ‘shock’ plan. The
Weight Loss Tips for Athletes – 6 Things You Need to Know
If you’re an athlete, then you know that maintaining a healthy weight is essential to your success. But losing weight can be a challenge, especially
Covid hospitalisations on the rise in Spain’s Malaga
THE number of Covid-19 patients hospitalised in the province of Malaga is on the rise. A resurgence of the Covid-19 epidemic, principally due to the
Doctor punched and paramedic almost strangled during home visit in Spain’s Murcia City
A doctor and paramedic were assaulted during to a home visit to a Murcia City patient. The double attack saw the doctor punched in the
Spain reports 800 registered monkeypox cases- with over half in Madrid area
SPAIN’S Health Ministry says 800 cases of monkeypox have been registered in the country, with over half coming in the Madrid region. The figures have
Spain’s Sevilla to classify heatwaves and give them names to warn public of danger
TROPICAL storms and hurricanes have been named for years, but now Sevilla will become the first city in the world to classify and christen heatwaves.
Benidorm’s much-needed new medical centre in resort’s ‘English Zone’ takes big step forward on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A €4.57 million contract has been awarded to build Benidorm’s new Rincon de Loix health centre. The new facility will replace the current two-floor clinic
Euthanasia: What we know about assisted suicides within the first year since legalisation in Spain
ON the first anniversary of the introduction of an assisted suicide law in Spain, we take a look at the facts and figures to see
Call for security guards as health centre staff on Spain’s Costa Blanca suffer rising abuse from angry patients
RISING cases of verbal and physical assaults on Torrevieja area health centre staff has led to calls for better security. Unions are demanding security guards
Spain’s Health Ministry denies report of first local cholera infection since 1979
SPAIN’S Health Ministry has rejected claims by regional authorities that a case of cholera has been detected for the first time in more than 40
Spain moves step closer to allowing pharmacies to dispense medical marijuana
By Livia Cockerell
Useful Tips On How To Lose Unwanted Fat Without Exercising
Do you feel like you’ve tried every diet and exercise program out there, but you’re still not seeing the desired results? Are you tired of
Spain’s Andalucia to maintain Covid-19 alert level 0 throughout the summer
THE Junta has announced it will maintain alert level 0 for Covid-19 the entire summer season. Despite a recent increase in Covid-19 cases, above all
Child contracts cholera in Spain’s first reported case since 1979
A Toledo Province farm has been sealed off after a child contracted cholera by drinking water, possibly originating from a well. It’s the first recorded
Everybody in Spain can get a fourth Covid-19 vaccine dose this autumn
A new round of Covid-19 booster jabs will be available to everybody in Spain from this autumn, Health Minister, Carolina Darias, made the announcement on
Live long and prosper on Spain’s Costa Blanca as people aged 100 years and over triples in two decades
THE number of people aged 100 years and over has tripled over two decades in Alicante Province. Figures from the National Institute of Statistics(INE) show