Public health

Hospitals, healthcare services, disease, patient care, and public health policy.

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.

Other•3 Related•May 21, 2026 • 21:31

Andorran Court Sentences Four Peruvians to Six Years Each for Cocaine Network

Andorra's Tribunal de Corts convicted four Peruvian residents in a cocaine distribution ring busted in Operation Llops. The network involved sustained sales from a central flat, with over 240 grams linked overall. Appeals are expected from both sides.

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.

Other•4 Related•May 18, 2026 • 13:01

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Knife Threat to Mother, Two for Drugs, Five for DUI

Authorities in Andorra made multiple arrests over the weekend and past week, including a violent family assault, drug possession at hospital and border, plus drunk driving cases with high alcohol levels.

Sports•4 Related•May 18, 2026 • 06:17

Nahuel Carabaña Wins Men's 5km at Andorra's Cursa Popular Illa Carlemany

The 15th edition matched past turnout levels as one of Andorra's biggest mass events, organized by government ministries to boost health and community. Prizes went to top federated, non-federated, and child runners amid eco-friendly practices.

Health•3 Related•May 16, 2026 • 06:46

Andorra Endavant Councillor Questions L’Albó Residence Staffing Amid Care Shortages

Councillor Noemí Amador demands data on staff-to-resident ratios, available professionals, and crisis management at L’Albó residence due to concerns over shortages and safety risks for vulnerable residents.

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.

Business•4 Related•May 04, 2026 • 11:46

IMF Praises Andorra's 3.9% Growth in 2025 but Forecasts Slowdown to 2.1%

Andorra's economy showed robust strength last year with near-full employment, but faces structural hurdles like ageing population and rising healthcare costs. The IMF recommends diversification via EU integration and healthcare efficiencies.

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.

Other•3 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 13:31

Guàrdia Civil deté dues persones a la duana de la Farga de Moles amb 1 kg d'haixix

La Guàrdia Civil va intervenir 1 kg d'haixix en paquets, materials de tràfic i diners en un escorcoll exhaustiu a un vehicle andorrà a la duana de la Farga de Moles.

Other•5 Related•Apr 30, 2026 • 07:02

Andorra Police Arrest Several for Family Violence, Drugs, Drunk Driving

Authorities in Andorra conducted multiple arrests over the past week, targeting family violence in homes, property crimes at hotels and workshops, drug possession, and high-rate drunk driving incidents across parishes.

Health•3 Related•Apr 28, 2026 • 06:31

Andorra Hospital Adds Fifth Operating Theatre to Meet Surging Surgical Demand

Nostra Senyora de Meritxell Hospital in Andorra now operates five surgical theatres after SAAS added a fifth one this April. Four remain available for scheduled procedures, enhancing local capacity and prioritizing patients over foreign treatments.

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•5 Related•Apr 24, 2026 • 06:01

Andorra Approves Protocol to Combat Gender Violence in Elderly Care Services

Andorra's government has approved a comprehensive protocol for elderly care services to prevent, detect, and respond to gender-based and domestic violence. It emphasizes training, risk assessment, and coordinated support across social, health, and police services.

Health•3 Related•Apr 23, 2026 • 06:46

Public health

Andorra Lowers Breast Cancer Screening Age to 45 Following Global Guidelines

Andorran Court Sentences Four Peruvians to Six Years Each for Cocaine Network

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

Andorra Police Arrest Man for Knife Threat to Mother, Two for Drugs, Five for DUI

Nahuel Carabaña Wins Men's 5km at Andorra's Cursa Popular Illa Carlemany

Andorra Endavant Councillor Questions L’Albó Residence Staffing Amid Care Shortages

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

IMF Praises Andorra's 3.9% Growth in 2025 but Forecasts Slowdown to 2.1%

Andorra Minister Hails Nearby Sant Lluís Centre as Mental Health Relief

Guàrdia Civil deté dues persones a la duana de la Farga de Moles amb 1 kg d'haixix

Andorra Police Arrest Several for Family Violence, Drugs, Drunk Driving

Andorra Hospital Adds Fifth Operating Theatre to Meet Surging Surgical Demand

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

Andorra Approves Protocol to Combat Gender Violence in Elderly Care Services

Andorra's ATIDA Celebrates 10 Years of Transplant Advocacy and Milestones

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

Firefighters Airlift Ill Hiker from Sant Vicenç d'Enclar Trail, No Hospital Needed

Shirtless Tourist Arrested in Andorra la Vella for €15K Car Dealership Vandalism

Andorra Police Arrest 29th Drunk Motorbike Driver and Passenger in Easter Campaign

Andorra SAAS Secures New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Salary Boosts

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

Andorra Respiratory Virus Season Stable at Low Levels in Week 12

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

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