INEM ambulances stop again in the Algarve and January is still only halfway through

On Monday morning two of the six pre-hospital emergency vehicles were inoperative due to a lack of crew. In the afternoon four ambulances and one motorbike were out of service.

Correio da Manhã12 Jan

Algarve celebrates as central hospital finally moves forward

The announcement that the Algarve Central Hospital project is finally moving forward with the formal approval of its construction last week has been celebrated by several high-profile representatives across the The post Algarve celebrates as central hospital finally moves forward appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident12 Jan

INEM ambulances in the Algarve were out of service

Six INEM ambulances in the Algarve were out of service between 8 a.m. on Saturday and 4 p.m. this Sunday. The cause was a shortage of operational personnel. At present, two have returned to service.

RTP Notícias11 Jan

All emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve out of service again

The Union of Pre‑Hospital Emergency Technicians says a lack of staff is forcing all six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve region to be taken out of service.

RTP Notícias11 Jan

All emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve halted due to lack of staff

The six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve were left idle because of a shortage of staff.

Correio da Manhã11 Jan

Firefighters on ambulance shortage in the Algarve: no 'support' was requested from INEM

Next week, António Nunes says, firefighters and INEM are expected to meet to discuss the mobilisation of the firefighters' resources.

Público10 Jan

Ambulances out of service in the South. Olhão guarantees an ambulance from 8pm

Antena 1 confirmed there will be an ambulance ready to respond from 8pm, after reports indicated there would be no resources available in the South until midnight.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

5pm — INEM confirms ambulances halted in the Algarve

At 17:00, the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) confirmed that ambulances in the Algarve have been halted and are not operating.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Algarve without INEM ambulances for 16 hours

INEM (National Institute of Medical Emergency) ambulances have been absent across the Algarve for 16 hours, leaving the region without emergency ambulance coverage.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

All six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve are out of service due to a lack of resources

The Algarve's six emergency medical ambulances are currently not operational because of resource shortages, potentially affecting the region's urgent medical response.

Dinheiro Vivo10 Jan

Having more ambulances is "positive" but data about the Algarve are "worrying"

The president of the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians, Rui Lázaro, welcomes the Government's reinforcement of emergency vehicles but warns about the shortcomings that remain in the south of the country. The mobilisation of workers from the North and Centre could be an important step to resolve the problem, says the union official.

CNN Portugal10 Jan

As of 15:00, all INEM ambulances in the Algarve are at a standstill

As of 15:00, all ambulances of INEM (Portuguese National Institute of Medical Emergency) in the Algarve region are not operating.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Six medical emergency ambulances out of service due to lack of resources

According to the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians, the medical emergency ambulances currently out of service are in Portimão, Alcantarilha, Quarteira (two), Faro and Olhão.

Observador10 Jan

All emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve halted due to lack of staff

The president of STEPH explained that ambulances are stationed in Portimão, Alcantarilha, Quarteira (two), Faro and Olhão.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

All six medical emergency ambulances in the Algarve out of service due to lack of resources

Medical emergency ambulances are in Portimão, Alcantarilha, Quarteira, Faro and Olhão, the union says.

Público10 Jan

All six medical emergency ambulances in the Algarve out of service due to lack of staff

All six medical emergency ambulances in the Algarve are out of service because of a shortage of personnel. The situation was reported by the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH).

RTP Notícias10 Jan

All six emergency medical ambulances in the Algarve out of service due to lack of resources

The medical vehicles are not expected to be operational again until around 16:00.

CNN Portugal10 Jan

Algarve: New central hospital to be operational in 2031

Observador9 Jan

New Central Hospital of the Algarve expected to be operational in 2031

Construction was approved by the Government this Friday for a maximum amount of €426.6 million.

CNN Portugal9 Jan

Algarve: Government approves construction of Central Hospital

“After 20 years, after eight groundbreaking ceremonies,” the Minister of the Presidency, Leitão Amaro, said of the approval, calling it “a historic day for the people of the Algarve, for the Algarve and for the country.”

Observador9 Jan

Council of Ministers approves advance at the Central Hospital of the Algarve that had been promised since October

The Council of Ministers has approved an advance related to the Central Hospital of the Algarve, fulfilling a commitment that was first promised in October.

Diário de Notícias9 Jan

Construction of the Algarve Central Hospital will cost €420 million

The construction of the new Algarve Central Hospital has been approved by the Council of Ministers, the Government announced on Friday. The investment in the project will be “more than €420 million”, to be carried out as a public–private partnership (PPP), resulting in a total charge of €1.1 billion to the State.

ECO9 Jan

Ambulances held up at Faro Emergency Department due to shortage of doctors and rise in patient numbers

Correio da Manhã2 Jan