Health

The economic and housing crises are destroying the mental health of young Spaniards, warns study

The Spanish Youth Council and Oxfam warn that youth are "dissatisfied, unmotivated and without future prospects"

Catalan health system reduces services for Sexually Transmitted Infections over summer

Experts are bewildered as specific CAP services for sexual infections are cut over the season when they explode in Barcelona

Catalonia begins distribution of free reusable menstrual products: here's how to obtain them

Aimed at anyone who menstruates, this innovative CatSalut measure offers three reusable products: cup, panties, or pads

Face masks are now compulsory again in Catalonia's health centres

Catalan ministry imposes the measure due to the high numbers attending health centres for respiratory viruses

Leading Catalan doctor recommends using face masks on public transport and for 'Reis' gatherings

Dr Antoni Trilla warns that emergency rooms are close to capacity and only to see the doctor if a cold develops complications

Spain's Animal Welfare Law comes into effect: what are pet owners' obligations?

The law prohibits the slaughtering of animals due to lack of space or for economic reasons

Covid-19 is on the rise again in Catalonia: doctors explain why and call for "common sense"

The reason for the increase in Covid-19 cases is quite simple: at this time of the year "there is more mobility"

Sunday morning dentist: Quentin Tarantino's Barcelona medical emergency

Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino visited Barcelona last weekend, and also the lesser known locality of Mollet del Vallès

Catalan police counterattack to stop hackers from leaking Barcelona hospital data

Police have blocked the website from which the stolen data was leaked, but are not confident their tactic will last long

Cyber extortionists demand $4.5 million ransom to return Barcelona hospital's data

"Not a cent" of ransom will be paid, reiterate leaders at Hospital Clínic, which has caught up with 90% of complex surgery

The cyberattack that has paralysed Barcelona's Hospital Clínic: "No ransom will be paid"

Major Catalan public hospital hopes to resume some activity progressively from Tuesday after serious ransomware attack

After February 7th, face masks will no longer be required on Spanish public transport

On February 7th, Spanish cabinet is to approve the end of compulsory face mask wearing for users of trains, buses and taxis

Catalonia's week of strikes begins: health, schools and taxis hit by industrial action

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will see a series of strikes and union-led protests affecting 3 different Catalan sectors

Jordi Pujol, out of immediate danger after suffering stroke

The president who led Catalonia for 23 years suffered a stroke on Monday and possible health consequences are not yet known

Santi Colominas: "It was our most traumatic experience, but it united us as a family"

Two victims of the 2017 Jihadist attack on the Rambla talk about their experiences and the help they (eventually) found

EU success for Catalan-developed vaccine Hipra as Brussels orders 250 million doses

Fourteen EU states will take part in the European Commission contract to buy the Catalan Covid vaccine Hipra

First death from monkeypox in Spain confirmed by health ministry

The Spanish health ministry confirms the first death from monkeypox in Spain, with 4,298 cases having been notified

Catalan vaccine Hipra effective against the Omicron subvariants

Hipra is awaiting the possible authorization of the Catalan vaccine by the EMA.

Alarming rise in sexual attacks by groups of men noted by Barcelona hospital