Health

Public health, hospitals, and wellbeing policy updates.

Health•3 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 07:02

Impuls Early Intervention Service Earns Spanish Certification for Positive Parenting Excellence

Andorra's Impuls early intervention service has earned certification from Spain's Ministry of Social Rights for promoting positive parenting excellence.

Health•2 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 07:01

Getafe Court Adds Prevarication Charge to Psychiatrist Carlos Mur over Madrid's Covid Protocols

Investigation expands following PSOE request, focusing on Mur's signed orders for Getafe Hospital and a geriatric residence amid 'protocols of shame' scrutiny.

Health•5 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Blood Drive Collects 192 Donations, Nears 200 Goal at Basketball Pavilion

Seventh 'La jugada que salva vides' campaign draws steady crowds, 28 first-timers, and officials including Health Minister Helena Mas, with next event set for June in La Llacuna.

Health•5 Related•Mar 25, 2026 • 05:47

Andorra Launches Project Radars to Combat Loneliness in Seniors Over 75

Pilot program in two parishes mobilizes neighbors, businesses, and volunteers for weekly check-ins and early vulnerability detection, with nationwide expansion planned.

Health•5 Related•Mar 24, 2026 • 14:16

Andorra Reports Zero Active TB Cases in 2025 After Ruling Out Sole Suspicion

Seven latent infections detected among older patients on immunosuppressive therapies, continuing a decades-long decline to one of Europe's lowest incidence rates of 2.6 per 100,000.

Health•5 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 21:01

Andorra Blood Drive at Bombonera Targets 200 Donations in 'The Play That Saves Lives' Campaign

Organized by Red Cross and MoraBanc with government support, the event drew officials, club staff and first-timers, while introducing info on bone marrow and cornea donation.

Health•2 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 17:30

Andorra Respiratory Virus Activity Stable in Week 12 with Slight ARI Rise

Influenza cases dropped sharply below thresholds, while metapneumovirus led virological positives; trends align with Europe's declining circulation and elevated RSV hospitalizations.

Health•4 Related•Mar 23, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Red Cross Telecare Service Hits 774 Users in 2025, Up 42% from 2020

Service splits between home-based support for 711 and mobile watches for 63 active seniors, with expansions including auto-detecting geolocalized watches in pilot testing.

Health•4 Related•Mar 20, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra's First Inpatient Dog Therapy Launches for Teens in Mental Health Unit

Bi-monthly sessions with calm dogs like Tequila help 12-18-year-olds reduce stress, build emotional bonds, and engage more openly, integrated into routine care at Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell.

Health•3 Related•Mar 17, 2026 • 07:31

Andorran Red Cross and Basketball Club Launch 7th Blood Donation Drive

The 'La jugada que suma vides' campaign kicks off on 23 March at Toni Martí Pavilion, urging residents to donate amid constant blood demand.

Health•3 Related•Mar 16, 2026 • 19:30

Andorra Flu Incidence Stabilizes at 11-12.93 per 100,000 in Week 11

Flu cases in Andorra show slight decline or stability below epidemic threshold, with elderly most affected.

Health•5 Related•Mar 16, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Approves Assisted Reproduction for 52 Women, Reimbursing €97K

Andorra's public health service approved 52 out of 71 applications for assisted reproduction in 2024, reimbursing €96,938 via CASS.

Health•4 Related•Mar 12, 2026 • 13:27

Andorra Says Electronic Prescriptions Will Launch Before 2027

Health Minister Helena Mas said electronic prescriptions should reach doctors after summer and be operational before year-end, though the third-party payer expansion has no date.

Health•4 Related•Mar 12, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra CAPs Extend Blood Draw Hours and Add Pre-Op Tests

Andorra CAPs extend weekday blood draws to noon (excl. Pas de la Casa, Fiter i Rosell) and add nationwide pre-op tests with ECGs; appointments required.

Health•5 Related•Mar 11, 2026 • 06:31

Ex-Andorra Ministers Launch Book on Covid-19 Pandemic Management

Joan Martínez Benazet and Eric Jover recount front-line decisions, government unity, and public gratitude that helped secure Europe's lowest mortality rates during the pandemic.

Health•5 Related•Mar 10, 2026 • 22:46

Ex-Andorran Ministers Launch Memoir on Pandemic Leadership Amid Irony-Laden Event

Former health and finance ministers Joan Martínez Benazet and Eric Jover unveiled *Divendres 13*, sharing personal crisis accounts at a packed,.

Health•2 Related•Mar 10, 2026 • 14:45

The Andorran Association of Transplant Recipients and Donors rolls out nationwide posters promoting donation

Posters featuring a heartbeat motif and QR codes to donation resources are appearing nationwide. The initiative highlights current options like blood and cornea donations, with full organs planned for 2027.

Health•3 Related•Mar 10, 2026 • 07:01

Andorra Sees Sharp Influenza Rise in Early March

Influenza cases doubled to 17.22 per 100,000 in Andorra during week 10, driven by elderly infections, amid climbing acute respiratory rates.

Health•5 Related•Mar 06, 2026 • 06:47

Andorra Bans Under-16s from Risky Social Media, Imposes Screen Time Limits

Andorra approved a bill prohibiting under-16s from risky social media, imposing age-group screen time limits, telecom filters, parental controls, and education to fight digital risks.

Health•2 Related•Mar 06, 2026 • 00:01

Andorra Sees 50% Rise in Child Abuse Interventions to 36 in 2025

Childhood Department activations for sexual abuse and mistreatment hit 36 cases, driven by heightened awareness, while school canteen mistreatment.

Health•4 Related•Mar 05, 2026 • 05:46

WHO Report Lauds Andorra's Top-Tier Health System in 2025 Review

Andorra's health system excels with near-universal coverage, top life expectancy, and low out-of-pocket costs, as detailed in the European.

Health•4 Related•Mar 04, 2026 • 20:31

Andorra Approves Tender for New Oncology Facilities at Meritxell Hospital

Council of Ministers greenlights basement-level construction to centralize oncology services, including clinics, day hospital, and multidisciplinary.

Health•3 Related•Mar 04, 2026 • 12:31

Andorra Approves CHA Regulations Reform Eliminating Assistant Directors

Government removes redundant assistant clinical director roles and updates selection committees to match SAAS bargaining agreement, effective tomorrow.

Health•3 Related•Mar 01, 2026 • 07:31

SAAS develops coordinated support for parents during pregnancy and early infancy, involving multiple teams

SAAS collaborates with medical teams to support mothers and fathers through pregnancy and early infancy, addressing issues like postpartum depression and substance use. The initiative includes staff training from European experts to adapt best practices locally.

Health•2 Related•Feb 26, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Experts Warn on Protecting Children from Online Image Risks

Roundtable in Sant Julià de Lòria highlights parental photo-sharing dangers, AI manipulation, and rising cases of minors' images disseminated.