Public health

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

Health•3 Related•Jan 04, 2026 • 06:30

Andorran Red Cross Warns of Low Blood Reserves Amid Donation Shortfall

President Vicky Marrugat urges regular donations as reserves fail to meet hospital needs, despite recent campaign adding 223 new donors.

Health•4 Related•Jan 03, 2026 • 06:30

Andorra's Life Expectancy Dips to 84.1 Years in 2024

Official data shows a slight decline from 2023's 84.6 years, with a five-year average of 83.7 years topping most EU peers despite population-driven.

Health•2 Related•Jan 02, 2026 • 07:15

The government revokes the decree creating the lab amid the pandemic, transferring duties to the University

The five-year-old unit, once vital for emergency response, will transfer responsibilities to the University of Andorra amid a shift to research focus.

Health•2 Related•Dec 31, 2025 • 07:15

Health officials report a brusque decline in flu cases and acute respiratory infections during the final

Flu incidence fell to 133.2 cases per 100,000 inhabitants from 266.76 the prior week, while acute respiratory infections dropped to 279.7 from 514.68. Children aged 0-4 recorded the highest rates in both categories.

Health•2 Related•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 Related•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•5 Related•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•4 Related•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 Related•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•3 Related•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.

Environment•4 Related•Dec 15, 2025 • 08:58

Andorra boosts animal‑health budget 62% to €1.04m

Andorra raises production‑animal surveillance funding to €1,043,498 for 2026 to buy medicines, bolster biosecurity and expand early‑detection.

Health•3 Related•Dec 12, 2025 • 21:16

Ministry trains local staff to detect adolescent emotional distress

A two-day course under the National Plan against Drug Dependence trained about 30 youth technicians and police to recognise emotional distress, risk.

Health•3 Related•Dec 12, 2025 • 07:01

Andorra to offer free SHINGRIX shingles vaccine to all 65-year-olds from 2026

The Ministry of Health will add herpes zoster vaccination to the 2026 adult schedule, procuring SHINGRIX at €120.25 per dose; full logistics will be.

Health•3 Related•Dec 10, 2025 • 20:46

Early influenza surge in Andorra strains paediatric services

Influenza cases jumped to 137.77 per 100,000 inhabitants in early December, with children under 5 hit hardest and straining pediatric services amid holiday demand.

Environment•5 Related•Dec 05, 2025 • 06:01

Andorra tightens African swine fever surveillance after nearby wild‑boar cases

Active patrols, increased testing and targeted hunting drives have been stepped up after ASF was detected in wild boar near Barcelona; no cases.

Health•4 Related•Dec 04, 2025 • 06:17

Susanna Vela seeks full dossier on University of Andorra Centre for Health Sciences

Vela, leader of the Social Democratic parliamentary group, has formally requested all documents on the planned centre including budget, technical.

Health•5 Related•Dec 03, 2025 • 06:01

Sanitary alert after Pseudomonas found in body butter from Yepoda advent calendar

Andorra’s health ministry warns consumers after Spain’s AEMPS ordered withdrawal of batch SR335 of The Cocoa Cloud body butter included in the 2025.

Health•2 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 13:48

12th Caminada Contra el Càncer raises €7,485.70 for Assandca

The charity walk raised €7,485.70—mostly from official t-shirt sales—with an extra €700 donation; proceeds will fund Assandca’s oncology programmes.

Health•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 11:18

Projecte Vida: Andorra lacks relapse protocol and restricts access to addictions care

A technical analysis finds no formal relapse‑management procedure and operational practices that interrupt treatment, undermining continuity of care.

Health•5 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 07:04

Andorra records fewer HIV diagnoses in 2024, treatment coverage near‑universal

New infections fell to eight in 2024 while nearly all people with HIV received antiretroviral therapy; testing, PrEP support and public reporting.

Health•4 Related•Dec 02, 2025 • 06:48

Unusually early rise in ARIs as influenza reaches epidemic threshold

Week 48 surveillance finds ARI and influenza rates above thresholds with ARIs rising earlier than usual.

Health•5 Related•Nov 27, 2025 • 06:16

Andorran Red Cross records 1,280 blood donations in 2025, plans five 2026 drives

The Red Cross ran five donation campaigns in 2025, registering 1,423 offers of which 1,280 were effective and adding 223 new donors.