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Spain’s Sevilla takes ‘unprecedented’ measures to battle West Nile virus amid fears of a new epidemic

HEALTH authorities in Sevilla are taking ‘unprecedented’ measures to battle the West Nile virus. It comes as the number of mosquitoes carrying the disease continues

9 Aug, 2024 @ 12:00

Health·Lead·Sevilla

Spain issues guidance on how to avoid the West Nile virus as cases in major tourist city grow – including the type of plants that repel mosquitoes

A MAJOR city in southern Spain has issued guidance on how to lower one’s exposure to the West Nile virus. Sevilla City Council listed its

9 Aug, 2024 @ 11:59

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Health authorities in Spain call for calm after detecting possible case of tick-borne Crimean-Congo virus in Sevilla

HEALTH authorities in Andalucia have appealed for calm after activating procedures for a possible case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF). Samples have been sent to

9 Aug, 2024 @ 11:15

Health·Lead·Sevilla

Mpox latest in Spain: Health chiefs call emergency meeting as number of cases per region is revealed

Monkeypox warning in Spain: Country registers highest number of cases in Europe

SPAIN has recorded the highest number of monkeypox cases in Europe since the start of the current outbreak in April 2022. A total of 8,101

7 Aug, 2024 @ 18:00

Health·Lead

Fears of a new epidemic in southern Spain: Protesting locals demand a vaccine for deadly mosquito-borne virus following multiple deaths

LOCALS in southern Spain are demanding a vaccine to fight the deadly West Nile virus following an uptick in cases and two recent deaths. Residents

5 Aug, 2024 @ 15:18

Health·Lead·Sevilla

Health experts detect ‘probable’ case of West Nile virus in young boy in southern Spain after town is placed on high alert for the disease

What is West Nile virus? All you need to know about the mosquito-borne disease as locals in Spain warn of ‘new epidemic’ following recent deaths

THE West Nile virus is seeing a surge in cases in southern Spain, sparking protests from locals this week. They are calling on health authorities

5 Aug, 2024 @ 15:16

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Cystitis in children: Top tips to prevent common summer urinary tract infections from Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital

WITH summer in full swing and temperatures across Spain soaring, thousands of families will take a dip in pools, rivers and the sea in order

1 Aug, 2024 @ 12:00

Health·Other News

Doctor in Spain warns his patients against eating this fruit – this is why

THE Mediterranean diet includes plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, something there is an abundance of in Spain thanks to the acres of land given

30 Jul, 2024 @ 16:47

Health·Lead

Extreme cold and heat killed record number of people last year in Valencia

How to keep cool during a heatwave in Spain with top 10 tips from health experts

ANOTHER heatwave has been forecast for early next week in Spain, with the Health Ministry issuing a reminder of 10 safety measures that can be

26 Jul, 2024 @ 17:30

Health·Lead·Weather

Health experts detect ‘probable’ case of West Nile virus in young boy in southern Spain after town is placed on high alert for the disease

HEALTH officials in Andalucia are investigating a ‘probable’ case of West Nile Virus(WNV) in a two-year-old child from Coria del Rio in Sevilla province. The

26 Jul, 2024 @ 11:11

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Health alert in Spain after major city detects a new case of deadly tick-borne disease

A 74-year-old man in Madrid has been confirmed to have been infected with the deadly Crimean–Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) viral disease. The patient went to

23 Jul, 2024 @ 16:24

Health·Lead·Madrid

British expat ‘is robbed of €50,000’ by a local female carer on Spain’s Costa Blanca

British Care Services: The live-in care service that meets your needs

ONE of the most important things in life is human connection. A laugh, a smile or hug can make someone’s day. That’s why Live-in Care

23 Jul, 2024 @ 16:00

Health·Other Posts

Individualised knee and hip prostheses

Once a patient is told they need a knee or hip prosthesis, the next step is deciding which to choose. A major development has taken

23 Jul, 2024 @ 11:16

Health

Spain to roll out its first ever cancer jab that will reduce treatments from one hour to just seven minutes

SPAIN’S Health Ministry will fund a new immunotherapy treatment for different types of cancer, which replaces the current intravenous infusion with an injection. The new

20 Jul, 2024 @ 11:00

Health·Lead

Why is Spain the leading provider of IVF treatments in Europe?

SPAIN accounts for 15% of all in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments in Europe, and has become the country with the highest volume of IVF cycles

19 Jul, 2024 @ 22:00

Costa Blanca·Health

Spain's West Nile virus death toll rises to six: Woman dies after being bitten by an infected mosquito in Sevilla province

West Nile virus surges in Spain: Potentially deadly disease is detected in six towns in Sevilla as tiger mosquito numbers soar

A SURGE in the deadly West Nile Virus has been detected in Sevilla province according to Andalucia’s Health Ministry. Six municipalities have reported its presence

19 Jul, 2024 @ 13:02

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Is this the elixir of life? Injection created by British and Spanish scientists makes mice live 25% longer and reduces serious illnesses

SPANISH and British scientists have been working in London on mice to see if injections of antibodies can potentially extend the life of a human-

18 Jul, 2024 @ 14:00

Health·Lead

Benidorm bans smoking on two of its most popular beaches – and plans to create ‘smoke-free’ zones in other areas of the resort ‘soon’

TWO of Benidorm’s best-known beaches have banned tobacco smoking. The change covers the Levante and Poniente beaches thanks to an agreement signed between the the

17 Jul, 2024 @ 21:00

Benidorm·Health·Lead

Revealed: The optimum number of steps per day to reduce your risk of heart problems and death

High temperatures in Spain bring concerns over people with pre-existing heart conditions including previous heart failure

EXCESS heat currently hitting Spain can spell bad news for people with heart conditions especially for those who had previously experienced heart failure. Experts believe

16 Jul, 2024 @ 20:00

Health·Lead

A new era of cancer care: The comprehensive oncology department at Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella

FACING a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. However, Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella is revolutionising cancer care with their innovative Comprehensive Oncology Department. This department takes a

13 Jul, 2024 @ 13:35

Andalucia·Health·Marbella

Revealed: Tips for parents to make sure young children stay healthy during Spain’s long hot summer

EAR infections are the most common summer ailment for young children in Spain according to a leading paediatrician. With a big rise in outdoor activities

10 Jul, 2024 @ 20:00

Health·Lead

Sunbathing can be more or less risky depending on the time of day

Revealed: The best time of day to sunbathe to avoid ageing and damaging your skin – as temperatures in Spain near 40C

TEMPERATURES in Spain are nearing 40C today in parts of the country, meaning many will be headed to the beach or a pool to cool

7 Jul, 2024 @ 13:28

Health·Lead

Don’t delay! Why seeking medical attention after a traffic accident in Spain is crucial

GETTING medical attention promptly after a traffic accident is crucial, even if you feel okay. Failing to do so is the most common mistake people

5 Jul, 2024 @ 12:44

Andalucia·Health

Covid surge in Spain: Number of cases in Valencia is six times higher than a year ago

REPORTED cases of Covid-19 have rocketed six-fold in the Valencian Community compared to a year ago. The latest figures from the end of June show

4 Jul, 2024 @ 22:00

Coronavirus·Health

Sun cream warning in Spain: These brands do not provide the protection they claim, say experts

THREE sunscreens claiming to offer factor 50 protection don’t come up to scratch according to a study compiled by Spain’s OCU consumer association. The group

4 Jul, 2024 @ 17:11

Health·Lead

Spain issues warning to anyone who has taken Nolotil in their lifetime as Europe launches probe into painkiller linked to dozens of British deaths

AUTHORITIES in Spain have issued a warning to anyone who has EVER taken Nolotil as Europe launches investigation into the painkiller linked to dozens of

25 Jun, 2024 @ 14:53

Health·Lead

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