Helena Mas

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Health•4 Related•May 24, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

Andorran officials propose updating 1977 laws with rules for new pharmacies, including population thresholds and spacing to prevent overcrowding in areas like Andorra la Vella while allowing growth in underserved parishes.

Health•4 Related•May 22, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Lowers Breast Cancer Screening Age to 45 Following Global Guidelines

Andorra's Health Ministry plans to expand free mammograms to women aged 45-74, driven by evidence from global health bodies like RedETS and the EU, to enhance early breast cancer detection and outcomes.

Health•4 Related•May 21, 2026 • 13:46

Andorra Introduces Bill to Regulate New Pharmacy Openings with Population and Distance Rules

Andorran officials presented legislation updating 1977 rules to control pharmacy saturation. It sets strict criteria for openings in parishes, limits online prescription sales, and imposes fines to ensure fair access nationwide.

Health•5 Related•May 21, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Minister Outlines Expanded Senior Care Plans at Federation Assembly

New residence in Encamp set for late 2025 completion, parish negotiations for more facilities, home care boosts, and new CASS services like podology for diabetics.

Health•2 Related•May 20, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Health Minister Stresses WHO Role for Small States at World Health Assembly

Andorra's Health Minister Helena Mas highlighted the WHO's essential role in aiding small states during the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva. She focused on cooperation needs, health policies, and tackling shortages of professionals.

Health•3 Related•May 15, 2026 • 06:32

Andorra Health Minister Stresses Ibero-American Cooperation at Madrid Conference

Andorra's Health Minister Helena Mas advocated for stronger Ibero-American health ties at the Madrid conference, highlighting needs for small nations in crises and medicine supply. She detailed Andorra's PISMA for mental health and met Spain's minister to enhance protocols.

Health•5 Related•May 13, 2026 • 14:17

Santa Coloma's Solà d’Enclar Opens as Supported Housing for 21 with Stabilised Mental Disorders

Andorra's refurbished Solà d’Enclar in Santa Coloma launches Thursday as supported housing for up to 21 people with stabilised mental health issues. It provides tailored intensive or minimal support to promote community integration via temporary stays.

Politics•4 Related•May 13, 2026 • 06:31

Andorran Government Presents Updated Disability Rights Bill to Associations

The government unveiled the latest draft of the Law Project Guaranteeing Rights of Persons with Disabilities to stakeholders. It seeks parliamentary approval before summer ends, fulfilling international commitments.

Business•3 Related•May 07, 2026 • 13:31

Andorra Invests €5M in Hospital Upgrades with MRI, Robotics and Helipad

SAAS will upgrade Hospital Nostra Senyora de Meritxell with advanced tech to manage high-complexity cases onsite, attract specialists, and avert collapse from demographic shifts. Tenders launch this year for 2025-2027 rollout.

Health•5 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Secures 44 Beds in New Sant Lluís Mental Health Centre in La Seu d’Urgell

Andorra gains priority access to 44 specialised beds at the €11.7 million facility, funded by the Urgell diocese and managed by Fundació Hospitalàries. Set to open in 2027 near the border, it targets adolescents, brain injuries, and medium-stay patients to ease family burdens and cut distant transfers.

Politics•4 Related•May 06, 2026 • 06:16

Andorra Allocates €35M Surplus for 150-200 Affordable Housing Units

The government will tender for buildings to convert into affordable rentals within a month of bill passage, prioritising quick-ready structures. Hospital funds enable advanced robotics, imaging and infrastructure to enhance care and attract talent.

Health•5 Related•May 04, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra to Launch New Medical Procedure Classification System in May

Andorra's Ministry of Health will introduce an updated nomenclature in May to better reflect modern practices and technologies. Procedures will gain precise coding, with breakdowns for accuracy and cost alignment to actual work performed.

Health•4 Related•May 03, 2026 • 07:31

Andorra Minister Hails Nearby Sant Lluís Centre as Mental Health Relief

Andorra's Health Minister Helena Mas praises the Sant Lluís Mental Health Centre for its proximity and specialised subacute care, easing burdens on families who previously traveled far for treatment.

Health•3 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Sees Record 58 Chlamydia Cases in 2025 Amid Shifting STI Trends

Gonorrhea and syphilis cases declined while HIV diagnoses rose to 10; influenza and varicella also surged, per health ministry's five-year surveillance report.

Health•2 Related•Apr 19, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra's Cornea Transplant Program Succeeds with 6 Implants in First 10 Months

Health Minister Helena Mas reports early success in Andorra's transplant program, crediting societal solidarity for improved patient lives amid plans for broader organ donations.

Business•3 Related•Apr 17, 2026 • 05:46

Andorra SAAS workers' bonus dispute hearing erupts in sharp clashes

A Batllia hearing on SAAS workers' unpaid performance bonuses saw heated arguments. Unions demand retroactive pay as an acquired right post-2022 suspension lift, while SAAS cites legal timelines and new agreement terms excluding back payments.

Health•5 Related•Apr 13, 2026 • 07:16

Andorra Health Minister Announces Electronic Prescription Pilot in 10 Days

Andorra's government is finalising a revised electronic prescribing platform that links prescriptions to patient records, enhancing safety by preventing duplicate treatments and improving coordination among doctors, nurses, and pharmacies. The in-house system covers 30,000 medications.

Politics•2 Related•Apr 09, 2026 • 14:46

Helena Mas

Andorra Unveils Pharmacy Bill to Cap New Openings and Balance Distribution

Andorra Lowers Breast Cancer Screening Age to 45 Following Global Guidelines

Andorra Introduces Bill to Regulate New Pharmacy Openings with Population and Distance Rules

Andorra Minister Outlines Expanded Senior Care Plans at Federation Assembly

Andorra Health Minister Stresses WHO Role for Small States at World Health Assembly

Andorra Health Minister Stresses Ibero-American Cooperation at Madrid Conference

Santa Coloma's Solà d’Enclar Opens as Supported Housing for 21 with Stabilised Mental Disorders

Andorran Government Presents Updated Disability Rights Bill to Associations

Andorra Invests €5M in Hospital Upgrades with MRI, Robotics and Helipad

Andorra Secures 44 Beds in New Sant Lluís Mental Health Centre in La Seu d’Urgell

Andorra Allocates €35M Surplus for 150-200 Affordable Housing Units

Andorra to Launch New Medical Procedure Classification System in May

Andorra Minister Hails Nearby Sant Lluís Centre as Mental Health Relief

Andorra Sees Record 58 Chlamydia Cases in 2025 Amid Shifting STI Trends

Andorra's Cornea Transplant Program Succeeds with 6 Implants in First 10 Months

Andorra SAAS workers' bonus dispute hearing erupts in sharp clashes

Andorra Health Minister Announces Electronic Prescription Pilot in 10 Days

Andorra Minister Announces Radars Expansion for Isolated Seniors Amid Welfare Debate

Sant Julià de Lòria Inaugurates Revamped Social Dining Hall 'La Cullera de la Llar'

Andorra Approves 2026 CASS Health Fee Hikes, Primary Care Up 5.4%

Andorra Approves 2026 CASS Health Fee Increases

Andorran CASS Physiotherapy Patients Face Up to 4-Month Waits Amid Fee Stalls

Andorra Salut App Redesign Boosts Patient Autonomy and Efficiency

Andorra Physiotherapists Reject Blame for Health Pressures, Cite Underfunding and Aging Population

Andorra's Ròdol Centre Logs 7,500 Visits and Treats 2,500 Patients in First Three Months at New Facilities