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ISSUE NO. 1475
10 - 16 OCTOBER 2013
Hospital ‘did not’ turn away TB immigrant some of whom have denied he was turned away from hospital. The case is being investigated by two courts. In one, his father has appeared to make a private accusation. In the second court, a public accusation is being brought
by the Mallorca Human Rights Association, the Mallorca Senegalese Association and unions CGT and UGT, with his family also present for the private accusation, against the will of the public accusers. Alpha Pam died in April from tuberculosis and the public accusation claims he was refused treatment at the Ibsalut Hospital in Inca. If this is proved, it could lead to serious charges for the Health Department and the Balearic Government for refusing to treat illegal immigrants. His family denies this, saying that he was seen at Inca Hospital which referred him to the Health Centre in Can Picafort, where he lived. Inca Hospital diagnosed him with tuberculosis, but the health centre treated him for bronchitis and he died 16 days later at his revealed on World Animal Day. Owners home, they say. must carry their pet’s documents to He was told that he prove its vaccinations and treatment are would have to pay for his up to date, and proof that it is registered treatment as he did not with the city hall. The animal must be have a health card, but micro-chipped and wear a muzzle and was treated and not lead. Potentially dangerous breeds will asked for money. not be allowed. The story hit the So far, it hasn’t been met with much headlines around Spain as enthusiasm by other users of the buses, the symbol of a and even those who want to use the supposedly tougher service to take their dogs to the park or approach to the provision beach are not happy that they will have of healthcare, and led to a to pay 30 cents for their pet. political storm. fotobus.es/Jorge Sampol
A SENEGALESE man whose death from tuberculosis became a cause célèbre after claims he was refused medical care WAS treated, but for the wrong thing. That is according to relatives of Alpha Pam, an illegal immigrant,
Dogs need ID for bus PALMA Municipal Transport Company will allow pets on the number 30 bus, as long as they have ID. This is a pilot scheme on the route which connects Plaza de España to Cala Estancia Beach via the Sant Joan de Deu Hospital. The company chose this route because it goes to the Carnatge Beach which allows dogs, but intends to extend the service to other routes unless there are problems or complaints. The request came from animal association Baldea, and full details were
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Smoking fine ANDRATX Town Hall has been sentenced to pay an €840 fine after one of its local councillors was caught smoking in his office inside the building.