WHO Revokes Spain's Measles-Free Status Amid Rising Cases and Vaccination Gaps
The WHO has revoked Spain's measles-free status following rising cases and vaccination coverage shortfalls that threaten to reestablish endemic transmission.
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Extremadura Faces Up to 10-Day Healthcare Waits Over Christmas Amid Influenza Surge and Staff Shortages
Healthcare wait times in Extremadura have surged to up to ten days this Christmas due to influenza and a shortage of doctors, straining the regional health system.
Aragón Offers Flu Vaccinations Without Appointment Amid Rising Incidence
Aragón accelerates flu vaccination efforts with no-appointment days amid an early, severe flu epidemic surpassing 351 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
Aragón Boosts Flu Vaccination Access Amid Rising Cases with No-Appointment Days
Aragón intensifies flu vaccination efforts with no-appointment days amid rising flu cases and enforces mask mandates and hygiene measures to prevent severe illness during increased virus circulation.
Spain Reports 27 Confirmed Cases of African Swine Fever in Wild Boars, Expands Infection Zone
Spain confirms 27 cases of African Swine Fever in wild boars, expands the infection zone, and strengthens control measures to prevent spread.
Madrid Faces High Flu Epidemic Threshold as Cases Peak This Week
Madrid hits a high flu epidemic threshold with expected peak this week, as public health officials monitor the situation closely.
Catalonia Imposes Mandatory Masks in Health Centers and Nursing Homes Amid Flu Surge
Catalonia enforces immediate mask mandates in health facilities due to a sharp rise in flu cases driven by the contagious K variant.
Swine Fever Outbreak Sparks Urgent Government Action Amid Multiple Regional Emergencies in Spain
Spain grapples with a swine fever outbreak in Catalonia amidst regional emergencies including an earthquake near Burgos and a hotel fire in Salamanca on December 8, 2025.
Spain Declares Flu Epidemic as Vaccination Campaign Escalates in Lleida
Spain confirms an early flu epidemic driven by a new virus variant amid increased vaccination efforts in Lleida.
Spain Detects African Swine Fever in Wild Boars Near Barcelona, Prompting Immediate Biosecurity Measures
Two cases of African Swine Fever have been detected in wild boars near Barcelona, the first in Spain since 1994, triggering containment and biosecurity actions.
African Swine Fever Detected in Catalonia Wild Boars; Immediate Area Closure Enforced
Spain confirms African Swine Fever cases in wild boars in Catalonia, triggers park closure and strict biosecurity measures.
African Swine Fever Returns to Spain After Over Three Decades with Cases in Catalonia
After more than 30 years, African swine fever has re-emerged in Spain with cases detected in wild boars in Catalonia, prompting urgent containment and export measures to protect the key pork industry.
Spain Faces Escalating Mental Health Crisis Amidst Pandemic and Social Pressures
Spain's mental health crisis, intensified by COVID-19 and societal pressures, demands urgent recognition and comprehensive preventive strategies.
First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Andalucía
Andalucía confirms its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2025, highlighting public health concerns.
Spain Prepares for Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign for Older Adults
Spain announces an upcoming vaccination campaign for seniors against influenza and COVID-19 starting mid-October 2025.
Alert Issued for West Nile Virus Outbreak in 41 Towns Across Spain
Health alert issued in Spain as West Nile virus cases emerge in 41 towns.
WHO Declares Mpox No Longer a Global Health Emergency
The WHO declares mpox no longer a global health emergency amid declining cases.