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Are We Becoming Immune To Antibiotics? Health News Published: 19 December 2016 13:50 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:50 CET

A recent Antibiotic Awareness Day, held on 18th November 2016, highlighted exactly how over-dependent on antibiotics Spain and the Spanish have become. In fact, it is apparent that many of us are completely ignoring the dangers of such over-reliance. While 26,000 people across Europe currently die...

Outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever Hits Madrid Health News Published: 02 September 2016 10:54 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:51 CET

Madrid health authorities are currently taking measures to contain a recent outbreak of Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) in the region after...

Spanish Health Cuts Increase Operation Waiting Times Health News Published: 16 May 2016 17:03 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:52 CET

If you're unfortunate enough to be awaiting an operation with the Spanish National Health Service you will know that waiting times are increasing....

Will The Zika Virus Reach Spain? Health News Published: 02 February 2016 11:50 CET Updated: 23 April 2018 17:53 CET

In November 2015 a new virus caught the world's attention and many now fear a global pandemic. The relatively new mosquito-borne virus is responsible...

Concerns Raised About HPV Vaccine Health News Published: 03 December 2015 16:48 CET Updated: 16 February 2021 16:48 CET

A public health professor from Spain is leading a campaign to prevent the use of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination in the country, claiming that...