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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.Â
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.
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.Â
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.
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.
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
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
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.Â
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
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
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
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),
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
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.
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
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
