health

Living organ donation from mother's sister in 2020 made historic birth possible at Hospital Clínic

Catalan Covid-19 vaccine to be administered as booster during flu season

Government expects universal rollout over next four years to benefit more than 600,000 people

Health department report says impact of Covid "seems more limited" than 42 days of heat waves

First center in Catalonia and Spain dedicated to end of life pediatric care will welcome 400 children a year and their families

Fewer people pending heart and some cancer-related operations

Medical professionals argue ages and profiles of women contribute to difference

Metges de Catalunya union and government agree on improvement of working conditions

Protest organized by Intersindical nurses' union, while doctors try last-minute negotiations with health department

1.2 million vaccinated for flu as authorities recommend vulnerable groups to get jab

At least 13% of children still feel sad or rage because of Covid-19 pandemic

Authorities celebrate increase in number of centers providing service but say more must be done

Jabs are given to care home residents and people aged 80, while those over 60 could receive fourth vaccine by end of year

Over one in five residents are smokers but trend has gone down for decades