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40% of Catalans have private medical insurance, double a decade ago, says survey
Almost half of people between 25 and 49 rely on private health system, and over a fifth overall have private pension plan
New medical helicopter in Pyrenees carries out 50 rescues in less than a month
Helicopter offers service 365 days a year from Andorra-La Seu d'Urgell Airport and Tírvia heliport
Nearly half of health workers at risk of mental health issues due to pandemic
Over 9,000 professionals surveyed in studies conducted by Barcelona institute, with 3.5% experiencing suicidal thoughts
Doctors and nurses wanted: experts warn of medical staff shortage
1 in 4 medics consider quitting due to impact of pandemic on physical and mental health
Primary care doctors call strike, authorities see it as ‘absolutely inopportune’
Physicians’ union says health system is "collapsing" and demand 1,000 new hires
Up, up and away: 25 hot air balloons take flight in tribute to Igualada health workers
City that suffered one of Europe's most severe Covid-19 outbreaks hosts 24th European Balloon Festival
The online and telephone consultations during Covid-19 that helped expand the healthcare system
Primary care centres played a vital role in avoiding the collapse of the healthcare system during the coronavirus pandemic
Catalan government allocates €4m to covid-19 research projects
Proposals include vaccine development, treatments and genetic studies, with hope patients start benefiting from some results before end of year
Psychological support for medical staff during public health crisis
Social distancing heightens general public's anxiety, especially when friends or family members fall ill
500,000 face masks arrive, with 50,000 rapid covid-19 tests due on Friday
As Spanish government faces criticism over centralized purchasing of supplies, Madrid says pandemic's peak could be close
Catalonia complains to Madrid over confiscation of face masks
Health minister responds after Spanish police block delivery of material destined for Catalan hospitals
135 more cases of coronavirus in a day bring total to 316, with 25 in serious condition
49 medical professionals diagnosed and another 400 in isolation as precautionary measure