False Ceiling Collapses on Main Facade of Hospital Isabel Zendal in Madrid; PSOE Criticizes, Más Madrid Summons Officials

On July 3, 2025, a portion of the false ceiling on the main facade of the Hospital Isabel Zendal in Madrid collapsed. The regional government of Madrid described the incident as a "small detachment" and confirmed that no injuries were reported. The event has reignited criticism of the hospital, which has been referred to as the "ghost hospital" by opposition parties and public health advocates. The PSOE of Madrid condemned the state of the hospital following the collapse, while the Association for the Defense of Public Health criticized the facility as an unsafe and costly project driven by political and propagandistic motives. In response, Más Madrid announced plans to summon a senior official from the administration of Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the regional president, as well as representatives from the construction companies involved in the hospital's development. The incident has fueled ongoing debate about the hospital's construction quality and management.