Overview

• The DANA downpour on July 12 inundated the ground floor with up to 1.5 meters of water, knocking out power and disabling operating theatres.
• Health Minister Olga Pané oversaw the evacuation of all 71 inpatients to Sant Camil, Igualada, Vendrell and Bellvitge hospitals via ten SEM medical units.
• Emergency services were suspended and 25 scheduled surgeries along with all external consultations have been postponed pending system restorations.
• CAP Nord de Vilafranca del Penedès has been reinforced to handle urgent care around the clock and to support displaced dialysis and oncology patients.
• Repair crews are prioritizing restoration of electricity, water, pharmacy and IT infrastructure with a full recovery projected in two to three weeks.