The Andalucian Health Service managed to reduce waiting times in 2010. The average wait for surgery was 56 days, for a first consultation with a specialist was 46 days and 20 days for performing a diagnostic test.
Accusation of medical malpractice
Judge Mercedes Alaya in Sevilla has summoned a pediatrician to testify in court relating to the death of a child aged two years and three months.
Work on Cártama sports and athletics stadium at a standstill
Work on the new sports and athletics stadium in Cártama is already one year behind schedule, but the Council has approved a motion to engage a new contractor to finish the project and is hoping that work can resume on the facility.
Andalucia and TV and internet
The latest survey (June 2010) by the Audio Visual Council of Andalucia shows a lot of interesting information about how much television is watched, how many homes have internet and the fact that the vast majority want to see less advertising on TV.
Nerja move up to second place
Nerja are up to second place in the Primera Andaluza Grupo 3 after a 2-3 win against struggling Torremolinos and are now only three points adrift of leaders San Pedro who were held to a 2-2 draw at Recreativo Bailén.
Hostelry trade report huge losses as a result of the new smoking laws
The president of the Federación Andaluza de Hostelería, José Manuel Ledesma, has stated that the industry has suffered heavily in the first week of the smoking ban in cafes, bars and restaurants.
Less banks in the third quarter of 2010
The number of branch offices of banks and savings banks fell by 1.8% in Andalucia in the period up to October 31st 2010, with 124 offices closing during the third quarter.
Three boats intercepted in Spanish waters
A dinghy carrying six North African adult males was one of three boats intercepted on Wednesday by Marine Rescue and Guardia Civil officers.
Six overcome by smoke in Algeciras hotel
Six people were taken to hospital in the early hours of Thursday morning after being affected by smoke caused by a faulty air conditioning unit in a hotel in Algeciras, Cádiz province.
Desecration at a Huelva cemetery
Police in Lepe, Huelva, are investigating the desecration of three graves in the cemetery at Cartaya and believe that the act was more likely to have been a prank than some satanic practice.