PharmaMar Foundation and Músicos por la Salud Bring Music to Hospitals in Madrid to Benefit Patients’ Wellbeing

  • As a starting point for the collaboration, today, May 16, two music workshops will be held in the Agenesia Unit of the Niño Jesús University Children’s Hospital.
  • Workshops and concerts will also be held at Niño Jesús University Children’s Hospital, Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital, La Paz University Hospital, and Clínico San Carlos Hospital.


Madrid, May 16, 2024 – The WHO, in its report “The Health Evidence Network,” highlights that activities such as listening to music can reduce adverse side effects like drowsiness, lack of appetite, difficulty breathing, nausea, anxiety, and depression during cancer treatments and other healthcare interventions.

In this context, and with the goal of providing moments of respite and wellbeing, as well as humanizing hospital stays through music, the PharmaMar Foundation and Músicos por la Salud have entered into a collaboration agreement. This partnership will result in a series of micro-concerts and music workshops held in major hospitals across Madrid.

David Fernández Matarin, Director of Operations at PharmaMar Foundation, stated: “We are proud to launch this collaboration, aligned with our mission to improve people’s quality of life. Music has scientifically proven benefits, and we are confident that together we can support those going through difficult situations.”

As part of this collaboration, two music workshops will take place today, May 16, in the Agenesia Unit of the Niño Jesús University Children’s Hospital, coinciding with the observance of World Hospitalized Children’s Day on May 13. Additionally, concerts will be organized at:

  • Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital and La Paz University Hospital’s ICU in July to mark International Sarcoma Day on July 13.
  • Clínico San Carlos Hospital in September during European Lung Cancer Week.
  • La Paz University Hospital’s ICU in November for World Lung Cancer Day, celebrated on November 17.

Additionally, this week, the PharmaMar Foundation supported Músicos por la Salud during its presentation at Spain’s Congress of Deputies. The event emphasized the need to humanize healthcare and integrate music into the healthcare system as a tool to enhance patients’ quality of life and health, particularly for children.

The session was attended by members of the Health and Culture Committees, government officials, representatives from the Madrid Assembly, and key figures from the cultural, business, and healthcare sectors. Among the attendees were directors of major hospitals in Madrid and Toledo, medical professionals, representatives from foundations and social entities, patient associations, and scientific societies.