Galician healthcare and research developments

Recent reports from Galicia highlight contrasting trends in public health and scientific research. Data from the regional Institute of Occupational Health and Safety indicates a 34.9% increase in occupational diseases during the first quarter, totaling 552 cases. This rise was primarily driven by physical agents, which saw a 47.1% increase, while diseases caused by chemical agents decreased by nearly half. Concurrently, the Galician public health service (Sergas) faced a budget requirement of an additional 644 million euros for 2025, with the vast majority of funds directed toward hospital care rather than primary care.

In the field of medical research, the Galicia Sur Health Research Institute (IISGS) reported record growth for 2025. The institute saw a significant rise in scientific impact, with the Crown Index increasing from 1.77 in 2022 to 4.71 in 2025. Highly cited articles doubled, and publications in top-tier journals experienced substantial growth. Financially, the institute reached a record 8.8 million euros in funding, supporting 163 active research projects and 504 clinical studies. Scientific Director Eva Poveda noted that these achievements provide momentum for the upcoming Carlos III Health Institute reaccreditation phase.