Public competition launched for the construction of the new Central Hospital of Algarve

Algarve: New central hospital to be operational in 2031

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

Algarve doctors and nurses learning advanced skills through clinical simulation

MAR Shopping Algarve marks 10 years of men’s health campaign

MAR Shopping Algarve in Loulé is marking a decade of the “Prevent it Like a Gentleman” campaign, a free initiative promoting prostate cancer awareness and men’s health. Since its launch, The post MAR Shopping Algarve marks 10 years of men’s health campaign appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Free skin cancer screenings return to Alcoutim

Residents in Alcoutim will once again have access to free skin cancer screenings, with a new round of checks scheduled for May 18 and May 19. The initiative, organised by The post Free skin cancer screenings return to Alcoutim appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Former NHS director investigated for working 132 consecutive hours at Faro emergency department

A report by CM led the ministry to request clarifications and the General Inspectorate of Health Activities to open an investigation into António Gandra d'Almeida.

Dog bites off man's finger, surgery only performed after 25 hours

The man travelled 600 kilometres and visited three hospitals to receive appropriate medical care. Injured on 12 April, he only returned home in the early hours of the 14th.

Re-accreditation of the echocardiography laboratory at HPA Gambelas reinforces commitment to excellence

Home Health HPA Re-accreditation of the echocardiography laboratory at HPA Gambelas reinforces commitment to excellence Re-accreditation of the echocardiography laboratory at HPA Gambelas reinforces commitment to excellence The HPA Health Group has secured the re-accreditation of the Echocardiogr

Vila Real de Santo António health centre expansion begins

Construction work has started on the €2.7 million expansion and renovation of the health centre in the eastern Algarve border town of Vila Real de Santo António. According to the The post Vila Real de Santo António health centre expansion begins appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Expenditure on temporary doctors exceeds 250 million euros

Figures from the Central Administration of the Health System show an NHS increasingly dependent on this work regime.

Algarve to host global cancer research leaders, including Nobel laureates

The Algarve will host leading figures in cancer research, including two Nobel Prize winners, during an international summer course taking place from May 11 to May 17 at the Vila The post Algarve to host global cancer research leaders, including Nobel laureates appeared first on Portugal Resident.

NUMAPLUS: A New Healthcare Model for a Safer Algarve

Home Health NUMAPLUS: A New Healthcare Model for a Safer Algarve NUMAPLUS: A New Healthcare Model for a Safer Algarve At a time when medical emergencies, particularly those related to cardiovascular disease, remain one of the leading causes of death, rapid response can make the difference between

Order proposes an out-of-court solution to the Prime Minister to correct inequalities among nurses

The letter was sent following a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Justice regarding nurses at the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS).

Baby girl born inside car at company car park next to the EN125 in Loulé

The parents were travelling in their own vehicle on the way to Faro hospital, following instructions from the CODU, after the mother's waters had broken. Mother and baby were assisted by company employees and teams from the Red Cross and INEM.

Baby girl born inside car at company car park next to the EN125 in Loulé

The parents were travelling in their own vehicle on the way to Faro hospital, following instructions from the CODU, after the mother's waters had broken. Mother and baby were assisted by company employees and teams from the Red Cross and INEM.

INEM: Gulf Med helicopters reach one thousand flight hours across 639 missions

Gulf Med helicopters, in service for the INEM since July 2025, reached one thousand flight hours today as part of the Medical Emergency Helicopter Service. The milestone occurred during the 639th mission, carried out by the aircraft based in Loulé. In a statement, Gulf Med Aviation Services noted that the thousandth hour was reached at 10:20 during a mission transporting a 49-year-old patient from Alcoutim to Faro Hospital. Since July 1, 2025, the four Airbus H145 helicopters have completed 639 missions and transported 387 patients. CEO Simon J. Camilleri highlighted the commitment of the teams and the use of modern, purpose-built aircraft.

From Monday to Saturday without going home: former NHS director on shift as a temporary worker for 132 consecutive hours

The roster shows that Gandra d'Almeida worked from Monday to Saturday without going home. The unit claims he was on duty for less time, but does not provide a specific figure.

Nurses on national strike demand response to long-standing grievances

The strike by the Portuguese Nurses' Union has begun in Portimão and is expected to last until midnight. Union leader Alda Pereira states that professionals have not had a meeting with the ULS board of directors in nearly two years, calling the lack of response absurd.

Regulator detects "significant territorial imbalances" in healthcare access

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) simultaneously presented high levels of need and high professional ratios, highlighting persistent imbalances between needs and supply.

Paediatric emergency services closed in Faro: ULS attempts to avoid transferring patients outside the Algarve

The Paediatric Emergency Department at Faro Hospital is closed, confirming the pressure on the region. The administration of the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) is designing a contingency plan to ensure that at least one response unit remains active throughout the region, avoiding the transfer of pregnant women and children to hospitals outside the district.

Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve

Home News Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Health and well-being will be discussed in the Algarve Dozens of health experts debated for two days, from 11 March in Lagos, Algarve, on the challenges facing health systems, territories, and the well-being economy.

Dubliner walks 270km to raise money for São Brás hospital

A 70-year-old Irishman living in the Algarve has raised more than €10,000 for the São Brás rehabilitation hospital after walking around 270km from Porto to Santiago de Compostela in just The post Dubliner walks 270km to raise money for São Brás hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Algarve: Ordem propõe fecho de serviços por falta de enfermeiros

The Portuguese Ordem dos Enfermeiros has proposed closing certain hospital services at the Centro Hospitalar do Algarve due to a critical shortage of nurses. During visits to hospitals in Faro and Portimão, the Ordem highlighted severe understaffing, with nurses working at or below minimum staffing levels, compromising patient safety. Despite efforts to hire at least 60 new nurses, many positions remain unfilled due to delays in approval. The Ordem also identified false overtime practices and overcrowded emergency areas, with up to 60 patients waiting in critical zones. The organization warns that exhausted nurses increase the risk of errors, urging authorities to ensure adequate staffing according to regulations to safeguard both patients and healthcare professionals.

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Orthopaedics HPA at the European Forefront of Lower Limb Arthroplasty

Home Health HPA Orthopaedics HPA at the European Forefront of Lower Limb Arthroplasty Orthopaedics HPA at the European Forefront of Lower Limb Arthroplasty The Orthopaedics Group of the Hospital Particular do Algarve has taken another significant step and positioned itself at the forefront of rob