Patient advocacy groups are raising concerns that the temporary suspension of voluntary pregnancy termination services at Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada may become permanent. While services are currently being redirected to a private clinic, local committees are calling for urgent government intervention to restore full capacity within the SNS.
Patients fear permanent loss of abortion services in Almada
Monday, 31 August 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
If you need emergency care and a local ED is understaffed, call 112 for life‑threatening situations or contact the national health triage line (SNS 24) for urgent guidance; the operator can direct you to the nearest hospital with capacity or arrange an ambulance. As an expat, also consider local private hospitals or clinics if available and keep your health insurance details and ID ready to speed up admission.
