# Healthcare milestones in Spain and Chile > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-milestones-in-spain-and-chile > Updated: 2026-10-26T18:00:22.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. In early October 2026, healthcare institutions in Spain and Chile marked various operational milestones. In Spain, the Cartagena Health Area celebrated the 15th anniversary of Hospital Santa Lucía and the 55th anniversary of Hospital del Rosell, involving local students in community-focused video projects. Meanwhile, Chile’s Hospital Clínico Herminda Martín marked 81 years of operation while managing a transition of approximately 3,123 staff members to the new Hospital Regional de Ñuble, a process involving equipment installation and system testing. By late October, Spanish oncology services reached significant anniversaries. The Cancer Center Clínica Universidad de Navarra celebrated 25 years of Spain’s first lung cancer screening program, which has treated over 6,000 high-risk individuals and achieved a ten-year survival rate of 80%. Specialists are currently looking to expand screening criteria and integrate artificial intelligence. Additionally, the Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal commemorated 30 years of its Medical Oncology Service with a commemorative tree-planting initiative in Madrid. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-26: Spanish oncology services mark significant milestones Medical institutions in Spain are marking major milestones: Clínica Universidad de Navarra celebrates 25 years of its lung cancer screening program, while Hospital Ramón y Cajal commemorates 30 years of its onc 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-oncology-services-mark-significant-milestones ### 2026-10-02: Hospitals in Spain and Chile mark anniversaries and transitions Hospitals in Spain and Chile mark significant milestones, with Cartagena celebrating anniversaries and Ñuble preparing for a large-scale staff relocation to a new regional facility. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hospitals-in-spain-and-chile-mark-anniversaries-and-transitions --- Cite as: Healthcare milestones in Spain and Chile. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/healthcare-milestones-in-spain-and-chile