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SPAIN has responded to US president Donald Trump who ordered a probe in the landmark euthanasia trial of a Spanish woman. Monica Garcia, the Spanish minister of health, told Trump to ‘stop sticking his nose in’ following the announcement that the US embassy in Madrid would launch an investigation into the death of paraplegic gang-rape victim Noelia Castillo. Castillo, a …

In 2021, SPAIN will be the fourth country in Europe to legalise euthanasia. This issue has been in the news again after Noelia Castillo (25), received a life-ending medication on Thursday night. It was the result of a court ruling that her father had lost his appeal in an ongoing legal dispute dating back to 2024. READ MORE EUTHANASIA LEGALISED …

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died on Monday from meningitis after being admitted to Denia Hospital with ‘symptoms compatible’ with the disease. After the test results were released on Tuesday, the cause of death was confirmed. The Marina Alta Department of Health has activated protocols to detect meningitis. They have also been tracking the teen’s contacts in recent times. READ MORE DENIA …

Claudio Vazquez Colomo is Spain’s Club Doctor and he explains that it’s the subtle, lateral moves of the best sportsmen. It is amazing what a World Cup will set into motion. Football’s stars are always in the spotlight. But as the tournament approaches, a preparation frenzy washes over millions around the world – from builders to lawmakers, from hotel workers …

Quironsalud will be able to develop advanced protocols for cardiology and neurological conditions with the help of NEW technology. Quironsalud Marbella Hospital’s diagnostic capabilities have been strengthened with the addition of an MRI scanner. This is a further demonstration of its commitment to providing care based upon precision, safety for patients, and clinical excellence. These innovations ‘represent a step forward …

A FAKE doctor was arrested in Alicante by the Policia Nacional for injecting hyaluronic acids into a girl’s lips. The 40-year old woman was reported to police by the mother of the girl because the procedure had gone wrong. She practised medicine without a license and caused injuries when she treated a child without medical qualifications or parental consent. READ …

MADRID residents have the longest life expectancy in Europe according to new research. The average lifespan in the Community of Madrid hit an astonishing 85.7 years in 2024, according to a Eurostat study – almost years higher than Spain’s national average of 84, and four years ahead of the EU’s 81.5. Across the peninsula, the same study shows residents of …

EXPATS often dismiss fatigue in Spain as a result of heat. But Quironsalud’s experts warn that these minor symptoms may be the early signs of silent liver cancer. Many expats living on the Costa del Sol dismiss symptoms such as mild fatigue or itchiness of the skin, blaming it on the Spanish heat and a hectic social schedule. Quironsalud’s specialists …

The Policia Nacional reported that they received 513 reports of verbal or physical assaults on health workers last year, up 26.35% from the total for 2024. More than 39% of all cases involved violence against staff. The Policia Nacional Chief Commissioner, Manuel Yanguas Menendez, said that the complaints are ‘nothing’ compared to the 20,000 incidents that happen annually. READ MORE …

The first in a series nationwide of five-day strike dates have been announced for June. The medical unions want a special law that suits their working conditions. This includes regulating 24-hour shifts, and improving wages. The proposed reforms to the Estatuto Marco, the law governing the health workforce, are not supported by the opposition. READ MORE DOCTORS GO ON STRIKE …