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Authorities shut down illegal dental clinics in Barcelona region
Mossos d’Esquadra arrest four for running illegal dental clinics causing patient harm.
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Barcelona faces health crisis as heatwave claims 39 lives in a week
Barcelona’s recent heatwave has resulted in 39 deaths within six days, raising public health alarms.
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Heatwaves disproportionately affect women in Barcelona, new study reveals
Over 12% of female deaths in Barcelona last summer were linked to extreme heat compared to just over 2% for men.
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Barcelona faces alarming rise in heat-related deaths in 2025
Heat-related deaths in Barcelona rise by 57% in 2025; women and the elderly are the most affected.
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Barcelona implements thermal wristbands for outdoor workers amid heat risks
Barcelona introduces thermal wristbands for outdoor workers after last year’s tragic incident.
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Vall d’Hebron performs Europe’s first single-incision pediatric surgery with robot
Vall d’Hebron Hospital achieves Europe’s first single-incision pediatric surgery using advanced robotics.
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Sabadell plans to convert former Civil Guard barracks into health facility
Sabadell plans a new health facility at former Civil Guard barracks for 4,000 daily users.
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Construction begins on fifth primary care center in Sant Boi de Llobregat
Construction has begun on Sant Boi’s fifth primary care center with €12 million investment aimed at enhancing local healthcare access.
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Calella hospital introduces pet visits for palliative care patients
Calella’s hospitals now allow canine visits for palliative care patients, enhancing emotional support during critical times.
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Barcelona opens innovative community unit for fragile patients
Barcelona inaugurates its first Community Unit for Fragility aimed at improving care for vulnerable patients.
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Six Catalan municipalities fund solar energy for health centres in Cuba
Six Catalan municipalities fund solar kits for Cuban health centres amid severe power cuts.
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Return home after the scare: five Catalans overcome hantavirus
Five Catalan passengers from the MV Hondius return home after testing negative for hantavirus, but must follow a strict health protocol.