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Spanish military and police health concerns in Ceuta

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Spanish military personnel deployed to Ceuta during a migration crisis have reported severe labor and health issues. Initially, military associations raised concerns regarding inadequate food rations and excessive shifts of 14 to 16 hours with minimal rest. In response, the Spanish Ministry of Defence improved meal provisions, though subsequent reports from the Spanish Legion indicated further escalations, including claims of 24-hour shifts without rest. Health concerns have intensified following a scabies outbreak. While the Spanish Ministry of Defense previously confirmed 24 cases among personnel from the Regulares Group No. 54, military associations warn the actual number could exceed 60 if symptomatic individuals are included. Defense officials maintain the outbreak is not linked to recent mass migration arrivals, attributing the infection to high humidity and close living quarters. However, military unions, including the Unión de Militares de Tropa (UMT) and the Asociación de Tropa y Marinería Española (ATME), continue to criticize the Ministry. They attribute the outbreak to overcrowding and poor sanitary conditions at the former Batería de Costa K-8, describing the facilities as poorly maintained and lacking proper hygiene. ~~In addition to military concerns, the Spanish Police Confederation (CEP)~~ ATME has ~~reported substandard conditions for police officers, including overcrowding, inadequate sanitation, and poor ventilation. This follows a reported case~~ further challenged the Ministry’s explanation, suggesting the outbreak highlights historical deficiencies in the sanitation of military bases and maneuver areas. The association has requested data on scabies incidence in ~~a policeman returning to Madrid, prompting further questions~~ Ceuta over the last five years and increased transparency regarding hygiene protocols. Local nursing professionals have warned that the ~~adequacy of protective equipment. The Health Command~~ combination of ~~Ceuta has implemented a protocol to detect new cases~~ the outbreak, migration flows, and ~~sanitize facilities~~ overcrowding is overwhelming emergency services, leading to calls for a state of alarm to prevent ~~further spread.~~ a total collapse of medical services in Ceuta.

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