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Public health, hospitals, and wellbeing policy updates.

Health•1 Source•Dec 27, 2025 • 06:31

Andorra Mental Health Services Cut Waiting Lists to 1.5 Months After Facility Move

New Ròdol building relocation boosts capacity, handles 7,500 visits in three months, and reduces wait times from four months amid rising child demand.

Health•1 Source•Dec 26, 2025 • 23:01

ARPA Awaits Health Ministry Meeting for Hospital Pet Visitation Area in Andorra

The proposed outdoor space would let dogs visit long-term and palliative care patients, maintaining emotional bonds amid hospital reforms. Environment ministry supports it, while other groups offer expert advice.

Health•1 Source•Dec 26, 2025 • 21:30

Elderly Home Adapts Christmas for High-Dependency Residents

At El Cedre residence, staff tailor holiday celebrations to residents' routines and cognitive needs, blending traditions with person-centered care.

Health•1 Source•Dec 25, 2025 • 23:01

Andorra Fails to Deliver on Inclusive Healthcare Promises for Vulnerable Groups

Rhetorical commitments to protect at-risk populations with essential treatments like hormone therapy are undermined by bureaucratic delays and.

Health•1 Source•Dec 25, 2025 • 23:01

Diversand Reports Access Barriers to Hormone Treatments Despite New Decree

Andorran trans association highlights complex procedures and delays in publicly funded hormone therapy rollout, urging government to streamline.

Health•2 Sources•Dec 24, 2025 • 16:46

Andorra Health Minister Defends Preferential Healthcare Pathway

Helena Mas rejects criticisms of increased bureaucracy and shortages, citing high patient satisfaction and WHO alignment in parliamentary defense.

Health•3 Sources•Dec 24, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra Sees Surge in ARI and Influenza Cases to Record Highs

ARI incidence climbs above 500 per 100,000 inhabitants while influenza enters high-incidence levels for the first time this season, hitting children.

Health•1 Source•Dec 23, 2025 • 06:46

Andorra's Health Tourism Booms with Wellness and Preventive Care

Montse Gutiérrez highlights rapid growth in Andorra's wellness sector, driven by demand for thermal baths, medical treatments, and stress relief.

Health•5 Sources•Dec 23, 2025 • 06:45

Andorran Party Slams Paid Hospital TV as Unethical, Demands Free Access

Somveïns condemns Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital's tiered TV fees as exploitative of patients, urging SAAS to restore free service and end.

Health•1 Source•Dec 23, 2025 • 06:16

Andorra's SAAS Faces Shortage of 8 Specialist Doctors Amid Recruitment Challenges

SAAS director highlights Europe-wide physician demand, aging workforce, high living costs, and competitive incentives as key hurdles, while denying.

Health•5 Sources•Dec 23, 2025 • 06:15

Andorra's Ordino Plans Socio-Healthcare Centre Tender by 2026

Parish council to meet government officials in January for tender specs on Casa Rossell land, relying on private firms for build and operations with partial state funding.

Health•2 Sources•Dec 22, 2025 • 07:15

Christmas Loneliness Hits Hard in Andorra Amid Grief and Isolation

On International Day of Unwanted Loneliness, support groups like Marc GG and the Red Cross offer communal meals, therapy sessions, and advice to navigate grief's heavy toll amid festive pressures.

Health•5 Sources•Dec 22, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra to Add Second Psycho-Oncologist by Early 2026

SAAS hiring another specialist to support Dr.

Health•1 Source•Dec 21, 2025 • 06:30

Andorra Approves Law Protecting Recovered Patients from Health Discrimination

General Council passes Right to Health Forgetfulness Law, shielding cancer, hepatitis C, and HIV survivors from bias in insurance, loans, and.

Health•4 Sources•Dec 19, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra Unveils National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2025-2030

The Ministry of Health presented the finalized plan, incorporating 70% of stakeholder input, focusing on promotion, early detection, and clinical.

Health•3 Sources•Dec 19, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra Expands Medical On-Call Service for Christmas 2025-2026

Primary care coverage extended to weekdays during holiday peak to handle increased demand, following successful trial last year.

Health•1 Source•Dec 17, 2025 • 14:46

Mari Martínez, transplant recipient and ATIDA secretary, on Diari TV tonight

Cyclist and Andorran transplant advocate Mari Martínez appears on Diari TV's Conversa programme at 8pm, highlighting her post-transplant athletic.

Health•3 Sources•Dec 17, 2025 • 07:01

Sònia Bigordà Returns as COPSIA President in Andorra

Sònia Bigordà reassumes leadership of the Col·legi Oficial de Psicòlegs d’Andorra, heading a new board focused on combating unqualified online.

Health•1 Source•Dec 16, 2025 • 19:46

Projecte Vida meets Demòcrates to address UCA addiction care gaps

Association supporting addicts and families discusses PISMA rollout delays, relapse management, and UCA improvements with Demòcrates party.

Health•3 Sources•Dec 16, 2025 • 06:45

Andorra Flu Cases Hit High Threshold at 208.96 per 100,000

Influenza incidence in Andorra surged to 208.96 per 100,000 inhabitants for December 7–14, marking the first 'high' level this season, now.

Health•1 Source•Dec 15, 2025 • 14:31

L'Escola Andorrana d'Escaldes-Engordany raises €1,407.85 for UNICEF vaccines

A school Solidarity Festival on 9 December raised funds to buy nearly 9,000 vaccine doses for UNICEF.

Health•1 Source•Dec 15, 2025 • 09:17

Andorra's healthcare at breaking point amid doctor shortage

Population growth and an ageing workforce have left primary care saturated and specialties with months-long waits.

Health•1 Source•Dec 15, 2025 • 09:02

Andorra to introduce inpatient hospital detox admissions

The SAAS will begin offering in‑country inpatient hospital admissions for substance detoxification from the second half of next year, replacing.

Health•1 Source•Dec 14, 2025 • 14:31

Holistic therapist on ‘emotional inheritance’ and womb healing

Valeria Berrisso will give a free talk on 16 December about how family ‘emotional memories’ can shape women’s lives and reproductive health.

Health•3 Sources•Dec 14, 2025 • 07:16

Catalan parliament urges activation of Andorra cross‑border health protocol

A parliamentary commission unanimously demanded the Generalitat and Andorran Health Care System (SAAS) immediately finalise agreements to implement.