# Ceuta migration crisis and healthcare dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ceuta-migration-crisis-and-institutional-response > Updated: 2026-08-17T09:59:30.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 4. The administrative and political tension in Ceuta has intensified as the Spanish government and local medical professionals offer conflicting accounts of the healthcare situation. During a visit to the city, Health Minister Mónica García denied claims of a system collapse, asserting that while emergency and primary care face “extraordinary pressure,” the intensity of medical assistance has decreased by nearly 70% since the initial peak. García reported that approximately 5,800 migrants were treated over a 15-day period and noted that the hospital is operating at roughly 50% capacity. However, local medical authorities have strongly contested this narrative. Enrique Roviralta, President of the Ceuta Medical College, reported that healthcare workers are exhausted and that consultations have quadrupled due to outbreaks of fever and gastroenteritis. Contrary to the Minister’s assessment of bed availability, Roviralta stated that all hospital beds, including those in a catastrophe wing, are currently occupied. Medical staff continue to raise alarms regarding the emergence of syphilis, gonorrhea, and tuberculosis, as well as a death involving symptoms of typhoid fever. Political opposition has escalated following the mass arrival of migrants from Morocco on July 30. The People's Party (PP) and Vox have accused the central government of weak management regarding border control and migratory pressure. In Ceuta, Vox leader Juan Sergio Redondo has called on PP President Juan Vivas to break existing agreements with the PSOE and the Islamist party to form a government coalition with Vox. Adding to the political friction, Ceuta President Juan Vivas has issued a 30-day ultimatum to the Spanish government to resolve the migration crisis, which he characterized as a “state of emergency.” Vivas disputed official government figures, claiming that while the central government reported normality was restored with only 2,500 migrants remaining, he estimates between 8,000 and 10,000 migrants are still present. ## Claims - The Ceuta University Hospital currently has approximately 50% of its beds available. (disputed by 7 sources) - The People's Party (PP) claims emergency services are treating approximately 500 people daily. (disputed by 3 sources) - Healthcare professionals report treating an average of 300 patients daily in the emergency area. (disputed) - All hospital beds are occupied, including a wing reserved for catastrophes, despite half the staff being on vacation. (disputed) - Spanish Health Minister Mónica García denied that the healthcare system in Ceuta has collapsed. (corroborated by 19 sources) - Approximately 5,800 migrants were treated in the last 15 days, including 3,500 in primary care and 2,300 in hospital settings. (corroborated by 17 sources) - Pedro Sánchez is staying at the La Mareta residence in Lanzarote instead of addressing the crisis in Ceuta. (corroborated by 13 sources) - Healthcare pressure has decreased by nearly 70% in the last 15 days. (corroborated by 13 sources) - There are currently 101 people admitted to the Ceuta University Hospital. (corroborated by 12 sources) - The People's Party (PP) has demanded the resignation of Health Minister Mónica García. (corroborated by 10 sources) - Over 80,000 Moroccan citizens entered Spain via Ceuta 16 days prior to the statements. (corroborated by 9 sources) - Twenty-two European Union countries signed a letter criticizing Spanish migration policy. (corroborated by 9 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Ceuta President issues 30-day ultimatum to Spanish government over migration crisis Ceuta President Juan Vivas has given the Spanish government 30 days to resolve a migration crisis, threatening to appeal to the Supreme and Constitutional Courts if action is not taken. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceuta-president-issues-30-day-ultimatum-to-spanish-government-over-migration-crisis ### 2026-08-15: Ceuta migration crisis drives opposition from PP and Vox Spanish opposition parties PP and Vox are leveraging the Ceuta migration crisis to challenge the central government, with Vox calling for a new coalition government in Ceuta to address border control. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ceuta-migration-crisis-drives-opposition-from-pp-and-vox ### 2026-08-15: Ceuta health crisis: Minister denies collapse amid migration influx Health Minister Mónica García denies a healthcare collapse in Ceuta despite reports of infectious diseases and a death, as the PP demands her resignation over the migration crisis. 57 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mnica-garca-to-visit-ceuta-to-assess-healthcare-situation ### 2026-08-08: Ceuta migration crisis triggers debate over minor distribution Spain faces a migration crisis in Ceuta with over 1,000 unaccompanied minors. Regional governments are divided over a sectoral meeting to distribute minors, with PP-led regions attending but Vox-led ones boycot 24 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spain-prioritizes-family-reunification-for-migrant-minors-in-ceuta --- Cite as: Ceuta migration crisis and healthcare dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ceuta-migration-crisis-and-institutional-response