# Canary Islands healthcare strategy developments > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/canary-islands-healthcare-strategy-developments > Updated: 2026-10-27T21:31:38.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Health authorities in the Canary Islands are implementing various strategic initiatives to improve specialized medical care and public health outcomes. In maternal health, officials have launched a strategy to promote breastfeeding through increased coordination among healthcare professionals. The initiative aims to standardize best practices and support exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of an infant’s life by establishing a professional network to assist families during the critical period following childbirth. Simultaneously, the Canary Islands Health Ministry is reviewing the Rare Disease Strategy 2023-2026. In coordination with patient associations, authorities are monitoring the progress of 64 specific measures designed to provide continuous care. The regional primary care registry for rare diseases currently tracks approximately 98,000 individuals, including those with confirmed diagnoses and clinical suspicions, to aid in healthcare planning and patient identification. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Canary Islands review rare disease strategy and registry The Canary Islands government is reviewing its 2023-2026 rare disease strategy, utilizing a registry of approximately 98,000 suspected or confirmed cases to improve healthcare coordination. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canary-islands-review-rare-disease-strategy-and-registry ### 2026-10-26: Canary Islands launch health strategy to promote breastfeeding The Canary Islands are implementing a new healthcare strategy to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and improve professional coordination across the islands by 2027. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canary-islands-launch-health-strategy-to-promote-breastfeeding --- Cite as: Canary Islands healthcare strategy developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/canary-islands-healthcare-strategy-developments