Health

Public health, hospitals, and wellbeing policy updates.

Health•2 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 07:16

The funds will support training workshops and emotional sessions for relatives facing exhaustion from the

Andbus donates €2,400 to AAMA for training workshops and emotional support sessions aiding exhausted relatives of Alzheimer's patients.

Health•4 Related•Apr 10, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra SAAS Secures New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Salary Boosts

Andorra's public health service finalizes a CBA with economic gains like retroactive raises and better work-life balance, though unions decry it as insufficient amid rising costs.

Health•4 Related•Apr 08, 2026 • 06:33

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

The tool tracks life expectancy, cancer screening, and spending, enabling trend analysis and resource allocation amid efforts to attract doctors and expand services.

Health•4 Related•Apr 07, 2026 • 14:31

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

Andorra launches public Health Dashboard with 67 indicators tracking health trends, showing 84.1-year life expectancy but lags in cancer screening and spending; plans to attract doctors.

Health•3 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 17:01

Andorra Braces for Worst Pollen Season in Years in 2026 After Record Rains

Allergists link surge to heavy autumn and winter precipitation boosting vegetation; cases expected to peak post-Easter with cypress, ash, birch, and grasses.

Health•2 Related•Apr 06, 2026 • 06:32

Spain's Supreme Court Orders Health Ministry to Release Full Andorra Vaccine Resale Agreement

Ruling overturns prior denial, mandates disclosure of 13,650 Pfizer/BioNTech doses deal and details on similar pacts with other countries within 10 days, rejecting secrecy claims over EU contracts.

Health•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra la Vella Secures €6,000 Annual Funding for Women's Association SexCode Femení Through 2029

The four-year pact supports workshops on sexual health, consent, and equality, aiming to break taboos with events like tenderness revolutions and pleasure discussions for all ages.

Health•5 Related•Apr 02, 2026 • 06:17

Andorra Confirms Strong Mental Health Care at La Comella Prison, Advances €260,000 Land Buy for Expansion

French expert review praises facilities and staff, prompting annex plans with dedicated mental health unit, workshops, and psychosocial programs amid stable inmate numbers below capacity.

Health•2 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 20:31

Mystery Odour Sparks Evacuation and Respiratory Issues in Pas de la Casa Apartment

Firefighters deploy units to ventilate building after holidaymakers report coughing and irritant smell; no toxic substance detected and residents return safely.

Health•4 Related•Apr 01, 2026 • 07:32

Andorra Colorectal Cancer Screening Detects 9 Cases in 2025, Total 38 Since 2023

Program for ages 50-74 achieves 28.93% uptake in first year of second round, with men showing higher positive FIT rates; early detection via colonoscopies confirms cancers and polyps.

Health•2 Related•Mar 31, 2026 • 08:01

Andorra Respiratory Virus Season Stable at Low Levels in Week 12

ARI steady at 123.4 cases per 100,000, with highest rates in young children and minimal flu activity; Europe sees declining trends in flu and hospitalizations.

Health•5 Related•Mar 30, 2026 • 14:31

Andorra Signs Deal for New 120-Place Elderly Care Centre in Encamp

Government to subsidise 45-55% of places in public-private partnership with MoraBanc, adding 66 spots to national total and aligning with WHO healthy ageing standards; facility set to open in 2028.

Health•3 Related•Mar 28, 2026 • 06:01

Government Study Confirms Growing Tiger Mosquito Presence in Andorra's Urban Areas

Research reveals increasing eggs, larvae, and adults in southern parishes and central valley, prompting surveillance, awareness campaigns, and targeted treatments to curb public health risks.

Health•3 Related•Mar 27, 2026 • 13:16

Gemma Ballester Re-elected Unopposed as President of Andorra's Official College of Nurses and Midwives

The general assembly approved her single-candidate slate for a three-year term, focusing on professional development, chronic wounds congress, and health sector innovation in the Principality.

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.