Ceuta healthcare professionals demand state of alarm amid sanitary crisis

Ceuta healthcare crisis migrant health emergency nursing shortage epidemiological risk state of alarm request

Healthcare professionals and organizations are warning of a severe sanitary and humanitarian emergency in Ceuta following a massive influx of migrants starting July 30. The General Council of Nursing has formally requested a state of alarm, citing an unprecedented collapse of the healthcare system. Nurses report extreme workloads, with daily assistance peaking at 1,400 people and shifts extending several hours beyond scheduled times.

The crisis has led to the emergence of several health issues linked to overcrowding and poor hygiene, including 200 cases of acute gastroenteritis, 20 cases of scabies, 21 cases of impetigo, and 4 cases of tuberculosis. Professional colleges in Cádiz have also expressed deep concern, demanding an immediate emergency plan to prevent further epidemiological risks.

In addition to the medical strain, Unicef has warned that hundreds of unaccompanied minors are living on the streets in unsafe and unsanitary conditions. In response, the Ministry of Youth and Childhood is preparing a plan to relocate 500 migrant girls to the mainland. NGOs are currently seeking volunteers to assist with medical needs in migrant settlements.

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CIG · Ceuta · Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago · Consejo General de Enfermería · Hospital do Salnés · Ministerio de Juventud e Infancia · Rosa Fuentes · Spain · UNICEF

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[● 3 SOURCES] The General Council of Nursing has requested a state of alarm in Ceuta due to an unprecedented healthcare collapse. eldia.com.do · es.euronews.com · www.elnacional.cat
[● 3 SOURCES] Health professionals have identified 200 cases of acute gastroenteritis, 20 cases of scabies, 21 cases of impetigo, and 4 cases of tuberculosis in Ceuta. eldia.com.do · es.euronews.com · www.elnacional.cat
[○ 1 SOURCE] Rosa Fuentes stated that there are insufficient means to address the crisis in Ceuta. www.elnacional.cat
[● 3 SOURCES] Nurses in Ceuta report daily patient assistance ranging from 200 to peaks of 1,400. eldia.com.do · es.euronews.com · www.elnacional.cat
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Youth and Childhood is preparing a plan to transfer 500 migrant girls from Ceuta to the mainland. es.euronews.com · it.euronews.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Unicef warns that hundreds of minors are alone in Ceuta in conditions of insecurity and poor hygiene. es.euronews.com · it.euronews.com