Antonio Sanz

West Nile virus cases surge across Europe and the US

91 clusters · 865 sources · last updated about 23 hours ago

Latest: West Nile virus cases and deaths rise in Romania and Greece

The West Nile virus outbreak continues to expand across Europe and North America. In Greece, health experts warn that current domestic case counts may only represent the “tip of an iceberg,” as approximately 80% of infec

International congress on rare diseases in Spain

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Andalucía expands specialized medical units for rare diseases

The XI International Congress of Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases opened in Sevilla, organized by the Spanish Federation of Rare Diseases (Feder). The event brought together over 250 participants, including researchers and

Spanish healthcare quality and infrastructure developments

5 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Spanish hospitals invest in advanced medical technology

Spanish healthcare facilities continue to undergo developments focused on quality certifications, physical infrastructure upgrades, and expanded medical services. In early September 2026, new regional initiatives were an

Spain summer and autumn cultural events 2026

456 clusters · 776 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Cultural festivals and summer programs conclude in Spain

The 2026 summer and autumn cultural seasons in Spain continue to expand with diverse regional programming. In Bilbao, the Aste Nagusia festival has faced significant operational challenges, including 76 detainees, 332 co

Seismic activity and recovery efforts in Granada

17 clusters · 269 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Granada earthquake aftermath leaves residents displaced and seeking aid

The seismic swarm in Granada, which began on August 14, 2026, continues to impact infrastructure and local administration. While the frequency of tremors has trended downward since the magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Alhendí

Global RSV vaccine and antibody rollout expands

32 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Spain launches regional RSV and influenza vaccination campaigns

Since mid‑2023, RSV immunisation has expanded globally. In the UK, the UK Health Security Agency reported that a maternal vaccination program—which reached 61.7% of women giving birth between March 2025 and February 2026

Andalusian wildfire investigation demands

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Andalusian PSOE demands investigation into summer forest fires

Following a devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, which burned approximately 5,200 hectares and caused 15 deaths, political leaders in Andalusia have called for a formal investigation. María Jesús Montero of t

Spain Wildfire Crisis: Restoration and Policy Debates

183 clusters · 846 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Niebla wildfire restoration to cost 400 million euros

The wildfire crisis in Spain has transitioned into a period of intense restoration efforts and policy debate. Following the stabilization of the Niebla fire in Huelva, which destroyed over 38,000 hectares, the Junta de A

Wildfires in Spain

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Benahavís forest fire causes injuries and mass confinement on Costa del Sol

Wildfires have impacted different regions of Spain during the late summer of 2026. In August, a fire near Aldea del Fresno, approximately 50 kilometers west of Madrid, prompted an emergency response involving nine firef

Spanish regional healthcare religious funding debate

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Junta de Andalucía to fund 117 chaplains for public hospitals

Regional governments in Spain are renewing agreements to fund Catholic religious assistance within public hospitals, a move that has triggered debate regarding state secularism and healthcare resource allocation. In Ext

Spain suicide prevention policy initiatives

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Andalusia to establish suicide prevention network and surveillance system

Spain is implementing various regional suicide prevention strategies and surveillance systems to address shifting mortality trends and mental health challenges. In Catalonia, suicide mortality rates decreased for three

Spanish healthcare funding for butterfly skin treatment

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Spain authorizes gene therapy for butterfly skin patient in Ceuta

The funding of Vyjuvek, a topical gene therapy for epidermolysis bullosa (commonly known as ‘butterfly skin’), has seen shifts in regional and national authorization in Spain. Initially, the Andalusian regional governme

Andalusia forest fire management and political dispute

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Andalusia political dispute erupts over Niebla forest fire management

During the summer of 2026, Andalusia experienced significant forest fires. Initial reports from the coordinating prosecutor for the Environment, Javier Rufino, indicated that approximately 60% of the summer blazes had un

Andalusia storm damage & flood mitigation

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Spain allocates over 2.9 billion euros to Andalusia for storm relief and infrastructure

Since July 2024, the Andalusian government has expanded its response to winter storms that damaged roads, irrigation, and historic sites. In late July 2026, the Junta de Andalucía announced a €619 million package to repa

Andalusia pediatric cancer care network establishment

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Andalusia implements pediatric cancer network and telecare expansion

The Servicio Andaluz de Salud (SAS) has established the Andalusian Network for Child and Adolescent Cancer Care. This healthcare model is designed to coordinate decision-making across the autonomous community to ensure h