Servei Andorrà d'Atenció Sanitària

Servei Andorrà d'Atenció Sanitària (SAAS), also known as Andorran Health Care Service, is Andorra's public health care service. It manages Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, where it appointed Dr. Marc Pascual Pich as medical director and added a fifth operating theatre to meet rising surgical demand. In 2025, SAAS reported an 11.8% increase in outpatient consultations to 55,601, a 2.4% rise in surgeries to 5,951, staff growth to 1,345, and a €113.8 million budget. It launched new facilities for mental health and cancer care, a perinatal mental health program, and planned to hire a second psycho-oncologist. SAAS collaborates with the Ministry of Health and Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social on services like holiday on-call coverage. Its geriatric service marked a fifth anniversary with over 200% growth in consultations.

Key Points

• Servei Andorrà d'Atenció Sanitària (SAAS) is Andorra's public health care service, also known as Andorran Health Care Service.
• SAAS manages Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, where it appointed a medical director, added a fifth operating theatre, and reported growth in outpatient consultations and surgical interventions.
• In 2025, SAAS recorded an 11.8% increase in outpatient consultations to 55,601, a 2.4% rise in surgeries to 5,951, and launched new facilities for mental health and cancer care.
• SAAS collaborates with the Ministry of Health and Caixa Andorrana de Seguretat Social on services like expanded on-call coverage during holidays.
• SAAS distinctively operates as the primary health institution in Andorra, focusing on public health initiatives including geriatric care and perinatal mental health support.

Timeline

1. 2026-06-03

   2025 Activity Growth Reported

   SAAS reported 2025 expansions including 11.8% more outpatient consultations, new mental health centre, breast pathology unit, staff growth to 1,345, and €113.8 million budget.

   Andorra SAAS Reports 11.8% Rise in Outpatient Consultations and Key Expansions in 2025
2. 2026-05-12

   Medical Director Appointed

   SAAS appointed Dr. Marc Pascual Pich as medical director of Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital to lead innovation, resource coordination, and strategic projects.

   Dr. Marc Pascual Pich Named Medical Director of Andorra's Meritxell Hospital
3. 2026-04-28

   Fifth Operating Theatre Added

   SAAS added a fifth operating theatre at Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital in April to meet rising surgical demand and reduce treatments abroad.

   Andorra Hospital Adds Fifth Operating Theatre to Meet Surging Surgical Demand
4. 2026-03-04

   CHA Regulations Reformed

   Andorra approved CHA regulation changes proposed by SAAS, eliminating redundant assistant clinical director roles and updating selection committees.

   Andorra Approves CHA Regulations Reform Eliminating Assistant Directors
5. 2026-03-01

   Perinatal Mental Health Program Launch

   SAAS launched a perinatal mental health program coordinating gynaecology, midwifery, paediatrics, and addictions teams, including staff training from European experts.

   SAAS develops coordinated support for parents during pregnancy and early infancy, involving multiple teams
6. 2026-02-13

   SAAS Staffer Appointed Guardianship Manager

   Thaïs Mingorance Varela, an HR specialist from SAAS, was appointed manager of the Andorra Guardianship Foundation, filling a leadership gap.

   Thaïs Mingorance Varela Appointed New Manager of Andorra Guardianship Foundation
7. 2026-01-16

   Geriatric Service 5-Year Anniversary

   SAAS's geriatric team celebrated its fifth anniversary since 2021 with an open day, highlighting over 200% growth in outpatient consultations and holistic care models.

   Andorra's Ageing Service Celebrates 5 Years with Open Day
8. 2025-12-22

   Plans Second Psycho-Oncologist Hire

   SAAS planned to hire a second psycho-oncologist by early 2026 to support the existing specialist and address overload in palliative care and chronic disease management.

   Andorra to Add Second Psycho-Oncologist by Early 2026

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