Intensivist Nuno Gaibino will take over as interim director of the central emergency department at Hospital Santa Maria in Lisbon this Wednesday, replacing João Gouveia, according to an internal note. The ULS Santa Maria Board of Directors stated the decision aims to bring new momentum to the strategic renewal project of the Central Emergency Service. Gaibino, who currently serves as National Coordinator for Transplantation at the IPST, will hold the position until a formal selection process for a permanent director is concluded.