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Face masks are no longer required at Gibraltar health facilities as flu and Covid cases drop

FACE masks ‘are no longer essential’ at Gibraltar’s health facilities, after numbers of Covid and flu cases dropped across the British territory. Director of Public

25 Jan, 2024 @ 13:45

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Over 21% of 'thirty-somethings' are not vaccinated against COVID-19 in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Covid booster jabs are finally available in Gibraltar after delays in shipments from the UK

COVID boosters are finally at the Rock’s primary care centre for the over-50s or vulnerable people in the community from this Thursday. The Gibraltar Health

25 Jan, 2024 @ 07:34

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New Gibraltar minister continues to work occasional shifts with his former ambulance service colleagues

A GIBRALTAR minister is continuing to take occasional shifts with his beloved ambulance service three months after being voted into government. Minister for Sports, Industrial

16 Jan, 2024 @ 09:09

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Dentists in Gibraltar take industrial action over ‘lack of staff and support’

DENTISTS at the Gibraltar’s public health service are taking industrial action because of ‘staff reductions and lack of support from management’, a statement said. The

13 Jan, 2024 @ 08:30

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Residents in Spain’s Malaga to face 42% water bill hike in spring, averaging €20 monthly

Legionnaire’s warning: Residents in Gibraltar are advised to run their taps after returning from holidays – as experts test more samples of the disease

RESULTS of the tests on suspected samples of Legionnaire’s Disease taken in Gibraltar are expected ‘after the holidays’, its public health director said. Authorities have

23 Dec, 2023 @ 09:28

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These are the best home treatments for cold or flu this winter – according to the Gibraltar health service

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar have advised residents on how to treat themselves for this winter’s wave of flu and colds sweeping the Rock. The Gibraltar

21 Dec, 2023 @ 14:47

Gibraltar·Health

European Union abolishes mask-wearing on planes BUT it comes down to individual countries like Spain

Masks are made mandatory in Gibraltar hospital and nursing homes amid spike in Covid, flu and other illnesses

MASKS are back in force at Gibraltar’s main hospital and elderly residences after ‘a severe increase in influenza and other respiratory conditions’, its public health

20 Dec, 2023 @ 16:49

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Authorities isolate ‘potential source’ of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES in Gibraltar have ‘isolated’ the potential common source of Legionnaire’s Disease that killed one person and infected three others. The British territory’s Director of

19 Dec, 2023 @ 13:30

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Three possible sources identified of Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that killed one in Gibraltar

THE Legionnaire’s Disease outbreak that has claimed a life in Gibraltar could have come from three possible sources, its public health chief said Wednesday. Director

13 Dec, 2023 @ 15:52

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SHOCK DEATH: Victim loses fight against Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar hospital after mystery outbreak

A PERSON has tragically died from Legionnaire’s Disease in Gibraltar as health chiefs continue to search out the source that infected four people. Health chiefs

12 Dec, 2023 @ 16:26

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Top Gibraltar scientists still puzzled over source of Legionnaire’s disease that infected four people

THE cause of the four cases of Legionnaire’s Disease remains a mystery in Gibraltar as investigations continue, its government said after a new strategic meeting.

5 Dec, 2023 @ 15:17

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Health experts at a loss on what is causing Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar

AUTHORITIES are trying to discover the source of a Legionnaire’s disease cases in Gibraltar that saw at least four people take ill. The Gibraltar Health

3 Dec, 2023 @ 16:35

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Minister encourages Gibraltar men and boys to reach out to overcome mental health issues

MEN and boys who have mental health challenges need to reach out for help to overcome their mental health issues, according to Gibraltar’s Minister for

25 Nov, 2023 @ 09:25

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‘Infection control measures’ reviewed after flu outbreak at Gibraltar hospital ward

A WARD at Gibraltar’s main hospital is in the grips of an ‘unexpected’ early flu outbreak, forcing health chiefs to review ‘infection control measures’, the

22 Nov, 2023 @ 15:41

Gibraltar·Health

New minister sets up mental health events in Gibraltar to mark international men’s Day

INTERNATIONAL men’s day in Gibraltar will this year focus on improving male mental health and raising awareness on their main issues in this day and

19 Nov, 2023 @ 09:39

Gibraltar·Health

New private hospital opens in Gibraltar’s ICC with 40 specialists covering 20 different medical areas

A NEW private hospital with 40 consultants and specialists will open in November at Gibraltar’s International Commercial Centre. GibMed International Hospital was founded by local

3 Nov, 2023 @ 08:55

Gibraltar·Health

Flu Jab Plans Unveiled For At Least 75 Per Cent Of Elderly Living In Spain S Costa Blanca

Elderly people in Gibraltar can get their free seasonal flu jabs at Casemates on Saturday

A MOBILE health unit will offer free flu jabs at Casemates Square to Gibraltar elderly residents on October 28 before the start of the winter

27 Oct, 2023 @ 09:41

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Vaccines for flu and COVID-19 offer hope to worried Gibraltar elderly and vulnerable this winter

RESIDENTS of Gibraltar who are worried about the seasonal flu or COVID-19 this winter could be in line for a vaccine booster, its health service

7 Oct, 2023 @ 16:57

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New strategy helps reduce surgery waiting lists by as much as ten times at Gibraltar hospital

A NEW Gibraltar hospital strategy slashed waiting list times by 89 weeks for knee and hip replacements and by 32 weeks for orthopaedic surgery. Gibraltar

26 Sep, 2023 @ 09:37

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Cancer care with the underwear as Gibraltar teams up with Morrisons to spread NHS advice

HEALTH chiefs in Gibraltar are partnering with the local Morrisons supermarket and the NHS to put cancer awareness messages on underwear labels. The innovative way

24 Sep, 2023 @ 09:35

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Local and visiting surgeons carry out ear operation in Gibraltar hospital that leaves out need for UK travel

SURGEONS have carried out a key ear operation in Gibraltar for the first time that shortens recovery time from up to four months to just

12 Sep, 2023 @ 10:07

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Gibraltar patients get green light to use cannabis after government signs deal with major distributor

MEDICAL cannabis could soon be available to patients suffering with chronic illnesses in Gibraltar after the government struck a deal with a major distributor. Berlin-based

10 Sep, 2023 @ 09:21

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Gibraltar health chiefs promote breastfeeding as ‘perfect nutrition to help babies’ in global WHO campaign

GIBRALTAR’S maternity department at St Bernard’s Hospital highlighted the health benefits of breastfeeding babies using the latest research. Aided by the Gibraltar Health Authority (GHA)

5 Aug, 2023 @ 08:46

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WATCH: Gibraltar authorities reopen Camp Bay and Little Bay to bathers after oil spill cleaning success

AUTHORITIES have reopened Camp Bay and Little Bay to bathers in Gibraltar after managing to clean up a lot of the oil that damaged that

3 Aug, 2023 @ 14:30

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Gibraltar hospital re-opens mortuary room after A&E expansion took over the facilities pre-pandemic

GIBRALTAR’S St Bernard’s hospital will re-open its mortuary facility in mid-August to allow people to grieve for their loved ones after they pass away. The

2 Aug, 2023 @ 09:20

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New top of the range screening machine uses AI to find skin cancer early at Gibraltar hospital

A NEW screening machine at Gibraltar’s St Bernard’s Hospital will help find moles and skin cancer easier than ever with its AI function. The fourth

1 Aug, 2023 @ 08:49

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