Andorra Launches Health Dashboard with 67 Key Indicators on World Health Day

Andorra's Health Ministry has launched the Health Dashboard, a public online tool aggregating 67 key health indicators to monitor trends, guide planning, and highlight areas needing more resources or effort. Presented by Minister Helena Mas on World Health Day, the platform structures data across five categories: population and demographics, prevention, health status, healthcare system, and health expenditure. Indicators are broken down by age and sex, with comparisons to neighboring countries underscoring Andorra's efficient system.

Standout metrics include a 2024 life expectancy of 84.1 years, surpassing the European Union average of 81.7 and trailing only Liechtenstein in the region. Ischaemic heart disease ranks as a leading cause of death at 31.1 per 100,000 inhabitants, placing Andorra at the lower end compared to Eurostat figures. Public screening programs for breast and colorectal cancer show mixed results: mid-table participation for breast cancer but lagging for colorectal, launched three years ago, prompting calls for greater awareness. Public health spending stands at 5.9% of GDP, below the European average of around 10%, reflecting contained costs alongside strong outcomes.

Mas described the dashboard as a "very powerful tool" for clear visualization, ongoing updates, and policy evaluation, including international benchmarks. Olga Inglès, the ministry's health information systems technician, emphasized selecting robust, stable, and comparable data. Plans call for expanding to around 250 indicators as more reliable figures become available. The platform is accessible via the ministry's website under "Information Systems and Surveys" in the services section, fulfilling Health Pact commitments for transparency.

Alongside the launch, Mas outlined urgent steps to attract healthcare professionals, aligning with the national health pact's focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability. A first package, finalized with the Official College of Physicians (COMA) and an external firm, updates outdated medical procedure nomenclature and introduces value-based tariffs. Consultation fees, for instance, will vary by duration and patient complexity, potentially taking effect in May. A second phase targeting recruitment for understaffed specialties is due before year-end, aiming to retain talent and boost competitiveness.