The weekend and holiday service for family doctors saw steady growth, peaking during seasonal illnesses and

Andorra's medical on-call service recorded 3,933 consultations in 2025, a 17.9% increase from 3,337 in 2024, continuing a steady rise that marks it as a consolidated alternative to hospital emergencies.

The service, staffed by family doctors on weekends and national holidays, supports Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital's emergency department through coordination by the Ministry of Health, Andorran Health Services (SAAS), Social Security Fund (CASS), and Official College of Physicians (COMA). Monthly figures averaged 327 visits, with peaks in January (537) and December (596), linked to seasonal respiratory illnesses. Other months included February (350), March (330), August (329), November (302), September (216), and October (246).

Growth has been consistent since its launch as a temporary measure: 1,482 consultations in 2021, 2,568 in 2022, 2,926 in 2023 (limited to strict holidays), and 3,337 in 2024. Coverage expanded from the 2024-2025 Christmas period to span the full vacation (December 25 to January 6), including non-holidays, to handle mild primary care needs when regular doctors are unavailable.

This year's Christmas period saw 448 direct visits, up slightly from 434 the prior year, with 109 referrals to emergencies—fewer than the previous 139. Including emergency cases and 116 hotline transfers, totals reached 566 patients, comparable to 576 last year and far exceeding 247 in 2023-2024. Busiest days were January 5 (48 visits), January 2 (45), December 28 (42), and December 27 (41); quietest included December 31 (25) and December 29 and January 1 (26 each). One report noted higher January 5 activity at 61 visits, though most sources align on lower figures.

The Ministry of Health praised the service's consolidation, noting its role in providing primary care during peak illness periods without urgent needs. Both the ministry and COMA describe it as functioning effectively as a hospital complement.