# Castilla-La Mancha public healthcare waiting lists

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/castilla-la-mancha-public-healthcare-waiting-lists
> Updated: 2026-08-19T16:49:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In Castilla-La Mancha, the People's Party (PP) has criticized the regional government regarding the management of public healthcare. Party leaders reported that 99,315 patients are currently awaiting consultations, diagnostic tests, or operations.

Specifically, surgical waiting lists have reached 40,390 people, marking a 10.6 percent increase from the previous month. PP leadership claims that surgical waiting lists have grown by 7,484 patients during the administration of Emiliano García-Page, arguing that the government has failed to implement effective policies despite having access to necessary budgets and resources.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-19: Castilla-La Mancha PP criticizes rising public healthcare waiting lists

The People's Party in Castilla-La Mancha has denounced the rising healthcare waiting lists, reporting nearly 100,000 patients awaiting tests or surgeries under the current regional administration.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castilla-la-mancha-pp-criticizes-rising-public-healthcare-waiting-lists

### 2026-07-29: Andalusia grapples with health service waiting lists as Marbella adopts green‑space initiative

Andalusia faces Spain's longest health‑service waiting lists, while Marbella's council backs a PSOE green‑space plan and asks for higher regional health funding.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andalusia-grapples-with-health-service-waiting-lists-as-marbella-adopts-greenspace-initiative

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