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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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Quirónsalud Marbella becomes first private hospital in city to win ‘Optimal’ quality certification

Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital has become the first private hospital in Marbella to achieve ACSA’s 'Optimal' quality certification after meeting 85% of standards.

21 Sep, 2026 @ 14:48

Andalucia·Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures

THE new body will meet every two months and sits alongside €1.3 billion of already-planned sewage upgrades for the province.

19 Sep, 2026 @ 12:15

Environment·Health·Lead·Malaga

British man found dead in his Lanzarote home after neighbour ‘spotted him lying on bathroom floor’

POLICE officers gained entry to the house and confirmed the man died after reportedly suffering a fall and hitting his head.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 15:27

Canary Islands·Health·Lead

West Nile virus has claimed its third victim of the year in Andalucia.

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

THIS summer’s outbreak of West Nile virus in Andalucia has claimed its third victim after a patient infected with the disease died in Sevilla.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 12:33

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Game changer: New Marbella regenerative medicine clinic targets sports injuries and faster recovery

New Marbella clinic offers regenerative medicine and advanced PRP treatments aimed at helping active residents recover from tendon, muscle and joint injuries.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 11:14

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Doctors in Spain have launched an indefinite strike

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

DOCTORS across Spain will launch an indefinite strike from next month amid a growing dispute with the health ministry over ‘unjust’ working conditions.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 14:48

Health·Lead

Monkeypox case confirmed at Marbella hospital as patient is admitted – health authorities urge calm

Health officials at the Costa del Sol hospital in Marbella say all protocols are being followed after the case was detected.

11 Sep, 2026 @ 13:26

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Benalmadena bans swimming at another beach in less than a month after E. coli spike

A POPULAR Costa del Sol holiday resort has banned swimming at one of its beaches after officials found the water was contaminated with high levels

10 Sep, 2026 @ 15:00

Health·Lead·Malaga·Marbella

EXCLUSIVE: ‘No apology, no explanation’: Elderly Marbella couple forced to delay surgery and cancer treatment after Santander ‘loses’ €2,500 pension transfer

THE missing money severely impacted Brit Gareth Raymont, 78, who suffers from cancer, and his German wife Brigitte, who is in a wheelchair.

10 Sep, 2026 @ 12:22

Business & Finance·Health·Lead·Marbella

Spanish health authorities told to cough up €100,000 to family of Costa Blanca woman who fell into coma after drinking a milkshake

A SPANISH court has ordered Valencia’s health ministry to pay €100,000 in compensation to the family of a young woman left in a coma.

9 Sep, 2026 @ 16:38

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

There’s one chief consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Marbella you can trust under the knife

Marbella orthopaedic surgeon Dr Fabian Poletti explains how PRP and regenerative medicine can offer evidence-based alternatives to unnecessary procedures and costly stem cell treatments.

8 Sep, 2026 @ 14:16

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Estepona·Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Spain looks to revive hyper strict ‘just one beer’ drink-driving rules after 240 people die in traffic accidents this summer

SPAIN's traffic authority says alcohol is a factor in around three in ten fatal Spanish road crashes, and backs the stricter limit as a 'moral'

8 Sep, 2026 @ 14:00

Crime & Law·Health·Lead·National News

Spain’s deadliest summer on record as nearly 5,400 die from extreme heat, experts warn

THE staggering number makes 2026 the deadliest summer for heat since Spain began keeping comparable records in 2015.

8 Sep, 2026 @ 11:24

Environment·Health·Lead

One critically injured and nine others hurt after carbon monoxide leak aboard ship docked in Barcelona port

TEN people have been hurt after a carbon monoxide leak in the hold of a cargo ship docked in Barcelona port. One person is in

5 Sep, 2026 @ 12:40

Barcelona·Health·Lead

Malaga records first case of West Nile virus as 69-year-old enters critical care – the 62nd in Andalucia this summer

MALAGA province has recorded its first human case of West Nile virus this year after a 69-year-old man was admitted to hospital in serious condition.

4 Sep, 2026 @ 11:05

Health·Lead·Malaga

sergical theatre at Quironsalud hospital

Marbella’s top private hospital expands with four new operating theatres and a state-of-the-art day hospital

Quirónsalud Marbella has opened a new Day Hospital and surgical block with four operating theatres, expanding capacity and improving patient care and recovery.

4 Sep, 2026 @ 10:21

Health·Marbella·Sponsored

Heat-related deaths hit record high in Spain after sweltering summer – with more than 2,100 lives lost in August alone

A RECORD number of people have died due to soaring temperatures in Spain this summer according to the daily mortality monitoring system (MoMo).

1 Sep, 2026 @ 09:55

Health·Lead·National News

Marbella cancer patients face delays as staff shortages mean new €4m radiotherapy equipment goes unused

HOSPITAL Costa del Sol's new radiotherapy suite runs at a fraction of capacity, despite a recent multi-million investment in the unit.

28 Aug, 2026 @ 13:41

Health·Lead·Marbella

West Nile virus outbreak claims second life in Andalucia as cases edge toward Malaga

The current West Nile virus outbreak in Andalucia has claimed a second victim as health authorities maintain alerts in 27 municipalities.

28 Aug, 2026 @ 12:54

Andalucia·Health·Lead·Malaga·Sevilla

Five Cadiz beaches on the Costa de la Luz closed to swimmers as Spain’s summer of fecal bacteria continues

The Junta ordered the closures yesterday after finding high concentrations of E. coli and intestinal enterococci.

28 Aug, 2026 @ 11:56

Cadiz·Health·Lead

Malaga town of Cartama placed under West Nile virus alert after mosquitos caught in trap test positive

ANDALUCIAN authorities have urged residents to 'avoid mosquito bites,' with the warning set to remain in place until September 22.

27 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

Health·Lead·Malaga

Spain to send 45,000 vaccines to Ceuta to prevent spread of diseases among migrant population

VACCINES will be available to both migrants and Ceuta residents, with authorities stressing there is no public-health emergency in the enclave.

25 Aug, 2026 @ 16:46

Health·Lead·National News·Politics

West Nile Virus alert deactivated in Fuengirola and Mijas as cases across Andalucia climb to 52

ANDALUCIA's health ministry made the decision on Monday after the towns were initially placed on alert on July 26.

25 Aug, 2026 @ 14:50

Costa del Sol·Health·Lead·Other News

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

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Health

Quirónsalud Marbella becomes first private hospital in city to win ‘Optimal’ quality certification

Malaga launches water watchdog after a summer of Costa del Sol beaches plagued by bacteria closures

British man found dead in his Lanzarote home after neighbour ‘spotted him lying on bathroom floor’

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

Game changer: New Marbella regenerative medicine clinic targets sports injuries and faster recovery

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

Monkeypox case confirmed at Marbella hospital as patient is admitted – health authorities urge calm

Benalmadena bans swimming at another beach in less than a month after E. coli spike

EXCLUSIVE: ‘No apology, no explanation’: Elderly Marbella couple forced to delay surgery and cancer treatment after Santander ‘loses’ €2,500 pension transfer

Spanish health authorities told to cough up €100,000 to family of Costa Blanca woman who fell into coma after drinking a milkshake

There’s one chief consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon in Marbella you can trust under the knife

Spain looks to revive hyper strict ‘just one beer’ drink-driving rules after 240 people die in traffic accidents this summer

Spain’s deadliest summer on record as nearly 5,400 die from extreme heat, experts warn

One critically injured and nine others hurt after carbon monoxide leak aboard ship docked in Barcelona port

Malaga records first case of West Nile virus as 69-year-old enters critical care – the 62nd in Andalucia this summer

Marbella’s top private hospital expands with four new operating theatres and a state-of-the-art day hospital

Heat-related deaths hit record high in Spain after sweltering summer – with more than 2,100 lives lost in August alone

Marbella cancer patients face delays as staff shortages mean new €4m radiotherapy equipment goes unused

West Nile virus outbreak claims second life in Andalucia as cases edge toward Malaga

Five Cadiz beaches on the Costa de la Luz closed to swimmers as Spain’s summer of fecal bacteria continues

Malaga town of Cartama placed under West Nile virus alert after mosquitos caught in trap test positive

Spain to send 45,000 vaccines to Ceuta to prevent spread of diseases among migrant population

West Nile Virus alert deactivated in Fuengirola and Mijas as cases across Andalucia climb to 52

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

Spain has a new ‘arty city break’ of choice that Brits are flocking to, according to The Times

Pedro Sanchez rolls out 12-month roadmap to rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into the Spanish economy

Spain’s PP leader vows to revoke Spanish nationality for foreign-born citizens guilty of the most serious crimes

Pedro Sanchez remains silent on growing Russian threat as European allies prepare for conflict and Spanish jets patrol NATO borders

Thousands flood Spain’s streets in fresh anti-tourism protests – Barcelona and Balearics rally against airport plans as locals liken tourism to ‘terrorism’

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