Spain's public health leaders met to examine the system's next challenges. The debate focused on how regional responsibility intersects with national coordination, and what those arrangements mean for the system's ability to recover.
A new white paper sets out 14 recommendations for flu prevention in Spain. It ties vaccination coverage to access and coordination, with protection focused on people at higher risk.
A review in Science examines why women experience chronic pain at roughly twice the rate of men. Sex hormones may shape pain sensitivity and immune responses, while also influencing how pain is processed across the body.
Spain's respiratory-infection rate rose 28.2% in one week and crossed the epidemic threshold. COVID-19 is driving the increase, while hospital pressure remains limited but measurable.
About 300,000 people in Spain live with inflammatory bowel disease. GETECCU and ACCU are calling for faster diagnosis and equal access to specialist treatment, with regular psychological support.
GETECCU and ACCU España have presented a ten-point plan for inflammatory bowel disease care in Spain. The groups say access to specialist units and treatment still varies between autonomous communities.
Researchers at Barcelona's Instituto de Investigación Sant Pau are challenging the idea that depression has one biological pattern. Their review links anhedonia and rumination to distinct patterns of brain connectivity. It also links insomnia and suicidal behaviour to other patterns.
Spain has crossed the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory infections. Coronavirus now leads primary care detections and respiratory hospital admissions, while demand for home tests is rising.
A major study finds that consuming sugar while taking antibiotics can sharply worsen gut microbiome loss in cancer patients, increasing their risk of life-threatening complications. The findings challenge current hospital nutrition practices and point to a modifiable risk factor.
Madrid will begin flu vaccinations on October 5, 2026. People aged 60 and over and children from six months to seven years will get priority, followed by healthcare workers and other risk groups.
Spanish oncologists are looking beyond survival alone. At its Madrid congress, SEOM is urging care that helps patients rebuild daily life as precision medicine reshapes treatment.
In Spain, only 56% of people with obesity recognise that they have the disease. The finding points to a gap between health concerns and personal recognition, even as medical groups classify obesity as a chronic condition.
Valencia's vaccination campaign began on 28 September, while Andalusia's is due to start on 1 October. SATSE says both regions are proceeding without extra nurses, raising the risk of delays and later pressure on emergency departments.
A six-year CNIO study identified a brief period when early brain metastases become vulnerable. Three drugs eliminated micrometastases in animal models, and researchers also tested their effects in human tissue.
Most Spanish families feel calmer after protecting their children against VRS. Yet almost half still do not clearly understand the virus, and many expect an infection to affect work and household finances.
A Sanofi study of 1,322 Spanish parents found that most felt calmer after their children received RSV immunisation. Many families still know little about the virus and remain worried about hospital care.
Nine out of ten families say immunising their children against VRS gave them greater peace of mind. A Sanofi study also found major gaps in parents’ knowledge and concern about the cost of caring for a sick baby.
CNIO researchers found a short stage when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs removed micrometastases in animal models before they developed into detectable tumours.
Madrid will begin its flu and Covid-19 vaccination campaign on 5 October. The first appointments will focus on older people and children before wider access begins.
VHIO researchers found tumour neoantigens and responsive T cells in blood samples. The method could widen access to personalised immunotherapy when tumours are hard to biopsy.
Spain's flu activity is still low, but early changes are appearing among younger people. Álvaro Torres explains how international surveillance helps track variants and plan prevention before the next season takes shape.
Spanish researchers have identified a brief stage when early brain metastases may respond to treatment. Three drugs eliminated microscopic lesions in mice and showed therapeutic effects in human tissue, but clinical trials are still needed.
CNIO researchers identified a short period when early brain metastases are unusually vulnerable. Three drugs destroyed micrometastases in laboratory models before they became detectable tumours.
Spain has begun funding its first dual immunotherapy for first-line treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer. The combination targets a rare tumour subtype and produced major gains over chemotherapy in a phase III trial.
Flu activity remains low in Spain, with a small rise among younger people. Data from the southern hemisphere can show which variants are circulating, but it cannot predict Spain's season with certainty.
Spain is setting dates for the 2026-2027 flu and COVID-19 campaign. Flu infections have tripled since last year, and surveillance data show the season is starting early. Regional calendars now set dates for priority groups.
After a devastating Moto2 crash left him in a wheelchair, Carlos Tatay refused to give up competition. His long rehabilitation and battle with depression led him to a new career in adapted motorsport, where his example now inspires a new generation.
Short videos deliver constant stimulation in seconds. Studies link heavier use to weaker attention, memory and mental health. Spain's teenagers are already showing the cost.
Nearly thirty vintage cars took over Burgos for a day, raising money for cancer research and honoring Sergio Corral. Organizers aimed to match the €4,000 raised last year for oncology projects.
Auditors found Toledo’s psoriasis unit met 33 basic indicators and 15 excellence indicators under the AEDV’s Cuderma programme. The review covered patient education and follow-up, while also examining cooperation between medical teams.
Iván Fernández, once the driving force behind Vuelo 505, has died at 45 after confronting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ELA). His fight extended beyond music: he helped launch VencELA Rioja and challenge the region’s silence around the disease.
For four years, families in La Oliva have endured sleepless nights as car parties with blaring music take over their streets. With police rarely intervening, residents report mounting health problems and a growing sense of abandonment.
Covid-19 is rising quickly in Spain after a quiet summer. Primary-care data show faster transmission, while hospitals still report low pressure and no established autumn wave.
Gedeon Richter has launched Tu Salud Ósea for people with osteoporosis in Spain. The app tracks treatment doses and brings exercise and nutrition guidance into daily care, alongside information about the disease.
Spain has recorded 85 Covid cases per 100,000 people, compared with 22.9 for influenza. Specialists are urging vaccination and mask use when people have symptoms as the virus spreads earlier than expected.
