The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) has questioned the government regarding recent issues at the orthopedics emergency service at Portalegre Hospital. Reports indicate that the service lacked an orthopedic specialist on duty between March 9 and 10, 2026, leading to patient transfers to other hospitals. This situation raises concerns about the hospital's capacity to respond effectively, especially given the region's existing healthcare access challenges and resource shortages. The PS seeks information on the frequency of such occurrences over the past year, measures being taken to ensure regular staffing of orthopedic specialists, and the government's plans to strengthen medical resources at the facility.