Particle.news

Download on the App Store

Health IT Outage Halts E-Prescriptions and Specialized Training Selection in Spain

A cooling system failure at the Ministry of Health's data center has disrupted key health services, with restoration efforts ongoing.

Image
Image

Overview

  • An electrical fault in the Ministry of Health's data center caused a cooling system failure, leading to the shutdown of critical IT services on Tuesday.
  • The interoperable health card and e-prescription systems remain offline, impacting cross-regional medication dispensing and medical appointment scheduling.
  • The Specialized Health Training (FSE) selection process has been temporarily suspended as a result of the outage, affecting candidates nationwide.
  • The Ministry of Health is working closely with autonomous communities and pharmacy associations to mitigate the disruption and restore services quickly.
  • Impacted individuals, including FSE candidates, will receive personalized email updates from the Directorate for Professional Regulation.