The General Inspectorate for Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS) has ordered dermatology teams at the Santa Maria Hospital in Lisbon to return over 818,000 euros. The investigation concluded that these payments, made for additional surgeries between 2021 and 2025, were improper. The findings implicate several medical staff, including Miguel Alpalhão, and note that the authorizations were granted by board members serving during that period.
Santa Maria Hospital dermatology teams must return funds
Wednesday, 15 April 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
Miguel Alpalhão is a medical professional mentioned in the RTP report about dermatology at Hospital de Santa Maria; the article quotes him in connection with the hospital's request to return undue funds. Those relying on public healthcare should note his comments as part of a wider debate over hospital budgets and service organisation at Santa Maria that could affect dermatology appointments and waiting lists.
