Spanish health news and policy
News about Spain's health system: new laws, strikes, public health campaigns and figures on life expectancy and the causes of illness. These are dated reports, so check the year on each one before you rely on it.
28 articles, last updated September 2026
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Nationwide doctors’ strike in Spain: health system faces months of disruption
Andalusia Health Crisis: Mammogram Scandal and Doctor Strikes Drive Private Insurance Demand
The Healthy Aging Warning: Spain’s Life Expectancy Challenge
The Digital Transformation Led by Sanitas Is Reshaping Healthcare in Spain
Orthomolecular Medicine Now at Quirónsalud Marbella
REVEALED: The Municipalities In Spain With The Highest Life Expectancy
Valencian Pilot Scheme Shows 4-Day Work Week Improved Workers Health
Spain Approves New Treatment In Fight Against High Cholesterol
Revealing The Hidden Risk: The Spanish Habit Tied To Diabetes You Need To Know About
Spanish Nationality No Longer A Requirement For Non-EU Doctors In Madrid
Spain Approves Sexual Reproductive Health Law With Paid Menstrual Leave
School Meals In Spain Will Be Healthier Under Government Proposals
Spain Gives The Green Light For The Sale Of Medicinal Cannabis
72% of Spaniards Are In Favour Of Banning Smoking On Bar Terraces
Spain Becomes First European Country To Approve Menstrual Leave
Spain Getting Ready To Offer Menstrual Leave To Women
Masks Will No Longer Be Mandatory Indoors In Spain From April 19
Spain’s Government Wants To Remove Mask Restrictions Indoors Before Easter
NO FUMAR: Spain Considers Banning Smoking In Cars
Junta de Andalucia Recruiting For New Costa del Sol Hospital
Spain To Class Gambling Addiction As A Mental Disorder
18 Million Spaniards Now Overweight Adding 20 Percent To National Health Bill
Sugar, Fat and Salt To Be Reduced In 4,000 Products Across Spain
Spain Records Highest Number Of Abortions In 5 Years
Spain and Italy Conduct First Cross Kidney Transplant In Southern Europe
Revealed: The 5 Leading Causes Of Death In Spain
Ireland To Be Hit With €34 million EU Healthcare Bill
Spanish Women Second-Longest Living In The World
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