Regional health minister in Andalusia resigns amid breast cancer screening scandal
Spain has been rocked by a healthcare scandal after authorities in Andalusia admitted that thousands of women were never informed of their breast cancer screening...
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Spanish government approves decree to legalise use of cannabis for medical purposes
Spain’s cabinet has given the green light to a royal decree authorising the medical use of cannabis-based medicines – a landmark move that formally regulates...
Spain plans total smoking ban at bar terraces, beaches, stadiums, bus stops
Spain’s minority coalition government unveiled draft legislation on Tuesday aimed at prohibiting smoking in a wide range of outdoor public spaces, from beaches and sports...
UK bans two ads by Spanish fashion brand Zara for ‘unhealthily thin’ models
The UK’s advertising watchdog has prohibited two adverts from the Spanish fashion brand Zara after ruling that the models featured appeared ‘unhealthily thin’ and that...
Spain to create more smoke-free areas in several public and semi-public spaces
Spain is preparing to broaden its smoke-free zones with a forthcoming ban that will prohibit smoking and vaping in a variety of public and semi-public...
Spain’s ‘vision for the future’ – free glasses and contact lenses for under-16s
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Monday a new initiative to make glasses and contact lenses free for children under 16 years of age...
Scientists in Spain develop first exoskeleton for children for use at home, school & public spaces
Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) – the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas in Spanish – has presented the first results of an ambitious R&D project...
Spotlight: Innovating safety with ‘Drinks Guard’ test against drink spiking
In an era where personal safety is a growing concern, particularly in social environments, a Spanish start-up called Guardians of Beauty has introduced an innovative...
Pharmacies across Catalonia start to offer free reusable menstrual products
More than 3,000 pharmacies across Catalonia started giving away free reusable menstrual products on Monday, such as menstrual cups, absorbent underwear and reusable fabric pads. With...
Spain calls an end to obligatory use of face masks in hospitals, pharmacies
The Spanish government on Tuesday declared an end to the health crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and said that people will no longer have...
