The General Inspection of Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS) has launched an investigation into the Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada. The probe follows the hospital's decision to suspend consultations for voluntary pregnancy termination, forcing patients to be redirected to private clinics in Lisbon.
Health inspection opened at Garcia de Orta Hospital
Tuesday, 8 September 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
IGAS is the Inspectorate-General for Health Activities (Inspeção-Geral das Atividades em Saúde or IGAS), the government body that inspects and audits public and private health services, investigates complaints and can recommend sanctions or changes. After reported failures in emergency care, IGAS can open inquiries, publish findings and advise the Ministry or the SNS on corrective measures; residents and patients can also file complaints that IGAS may investigate.
