Man threatens to kill doctor at Murcia region health centre in Spain
POLICE in Molina de Segura, Murcia, have arrested a man who threatened to kill a doctor at the town’s health centre. The irate patient, 56,
Spain’s Valencian government cleared of negligence over low PPE supplies to medics during Covid pandemic early stages
THE Valencian government has been cleared of negligence over the lack of PPE gear for medics during the first months of the Covid-19 pandemic. The
Health experts call for ‘necessary precautions’ to prevent polio returning to Spain
CONCERNS over a possible return of polio has prompted Spain’s emergency centre(CCAES)- led by the familiar ‘pandemic’ figure of epidemiologist Fernando Simon- to call for
The Rise of CannaGamers: Cannabis Culture Among Gamers
Cannabis makes any activity more exciting, be it a simple home party with friends or binge-watching your favorite TV shows. There is even a whole
Heat-related deaths surged during sizzling hot summer on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A scorching Costa Blanca summer brought an almost three-fold rise in deaths caused by high temperatures. Madrid’s Carlos III Health Institute says that 238 people
Spain’s Malaga registers highest number of Covid-19 deaths in three months
MALAGA has recorded the highest number of COVID-10 deaths in three months. According to data provided by the Andalucian Institute of Cartography and Statistics (IECA),
Spanish cancer association calls for smoke-free zones in Spain’s Malaga
SPAIN’S Asociación Española contra el Cáncer (Aecc) has called for a total ban on smoking in several various emblematic sites in the province as well
Under-fire boss resigns from criticised Torrevieja Hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE head of Torrevieja’s health department, Pilar Santos, has resigned just over a year after it returned to public management. Ribera Salud contract to run
Covid-19 pandemic ‘not over’ warning for Spain’s Costa Blanca as booster roll out continues
VALENCIAN president, Ximo Puig, has warned that the Covid-19 pandemic is ‘not over’ despite the low number of ICU hospital admissions. Just 5% of regional
Caminito del Rey in Spain’s Malaga commemorates World Breast Cancer Day
THE Caminito del Rey has joined today, Wednesday October 19, the commemoration of World Breast Cancer Day in solidarity with the fight against this tumour.
Costa Blanca airport in Spain pioneers special sensory room for autistic travellers
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport will become Spain’s first airport to have a special room for passengers with autism spectrum disorders(ASD). A lounge will be created close to
British tourist lost all her limbs after contracting infection in Spain’s Alicante area
A British tourist just had a common infection while on holiday in Spain, but she lost all of her limbs. She was told she had
Raising awareness of glaucoma for World Sight Day
EXPERTS are urging people to learn about glaucoma and have regular eye checks to help protect their vision from glaucoma – one of the leading
Mass gatherings in Spain linked to monkeypox, new research shows
Monkeypox patients reported attending two major public events in Spain before being struck down with symptoms of the painful disease. A major mass gathering on
LUGHOLES OPEN: Specsavers launches brand new hearing centre in Benidorm on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPECSAVERS has celebrated the launch of its exciting new audiology service in Benidorm. It is not just a very high-quality service but the team of
What is private label CBD oil and how does it work?
Private label CBD oil is simply CBD oil that has been made by a company who is not the original manufacturer. This oil has been
Covid-19 pandemic triggers big rise in stressed-out workers taking drugs in Spain
A massive uptake in drug consumption among public sector workers in Spain has been recorded since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in March 2020.
Spain’s Andalucia against removal of masks on public transport and inside health care centres
ANDALUCIAN health experts firmly support maintaining mandatory use of face masks on public transport and inside health care centres, health councilor says. Following a Governing
Heart attacks increase 15% in Spain since Covid-19 pandemic
Heart attacks are on the rise in Spain since the coronavirus pandemic, and experts have shed light on what the leading causes are. Director of
Spain’s Andalucia to roll out variant booster and flu jab as of today
ANDALUCIA will kickstarts the autumn booster rollout as of today, with a focus on over 80-year-olds and care home residents. Two weeks later, on October
Benidorm Optician brings international hearing service to Spain
Residents and tourists in Benidorm can now access audiology services from global hearing provider Specsavers. The company supplied more than 530,000 hearing aids in 2021,
Spain’s Andalucia sees arrival of 900,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccines adapted to variants
THE vaccination drive using this new delivery of vaccines will begin today, September 26, throughout Spain—with a total of 933,120 doses delivered to Andalucia for
Alarm over nurse shortage in Spain
SOME 95,000 nurses are needed in Spain to reach the European average, according to a new report from The General Nursing Council (CGE). The president
Double Whammy: Spain’s Andalucia to launch Flu and COVID-19 winter vaccination campaign
A PLANNED and targeted winter vaccination campaign will kick-off in Andalucia on October 3. Junta Chief Juanma Moreno has announced the flu vaccination campaign will
EXCLUSIVE: The Medical Director of Torrevieja’s troubled hospital has resigned
THE Medical Director of Torrevieja’s troubled public hospital has stepped down from his role in the middle of its worst crisis ever. Dr Juan Carlos
Spain’s Health Ministry estimates three times more heat-related deaths this summer than last
The Carlos III Institute has estimated that so far this year there have been 30,861 excess deaths in Spain, of which 3,833 are attributable to