Latest news and stories about medical services in Algarve, Portugal for expats and residents.
The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) simultaneously presented high levels of need and high professional ratios, highlighting persistent imbalances between needs and supply.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you are navigating the complexities of expat life, seeking to heal past wounds, or simply looking for your next chapter of purpose, having a therapist who understands your cultural The post Clinical Psychology & Holistic Coaching in the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
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
The Algarve is preparing to launch its first privately managed Family Health Units (USF) in the latter half of this year, a development that is generating significant discussion and concern among local communities and healthcare professionals.
Update: New Developments on Health Services The Health Regulatory Entity (ERS) has begun an investigation into access constraints to cardiac surgery for users of the National Health Service (SNS), amid concerns that patients have died waiting for procedures. This situation has raised alarms as the Algarve prepares to implement its new privately managed health units, highlighting ongoing issues within the public healthcare system.
Home News Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible Extinction of INEM delegation in the Algarve considered irresponsible The coordinator of the Bloco de Esquerda (BE) classified the possible extinction of the Algarve delegation of the National Institute of Medical Eme
A public procurement process has been launched to build the new Central Hospital of the Algarve in Parque da Cidades, adjacent to the Algarve Stadium. The competitive tender marks a major step towards expanding regional healthcare capacity and modernising medical infrastructure. Located in a strategic urban area, the project is likely to strengthen access to a wider range of medical services for local residents and the expatriate community, attract investment and create construction and long-term healthcare jobs. Key issues to monitor include the procurement timeline, budget and financing structure, service mix and potential impacts on existing facilities and regional healthcare planning.
On Saturday, the emergency departments at the hospitals in Caldas da Rainha, Setúbal, and Portimão are expected to close. The last two will remain closed on Sunday.
Home News Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve Innovation in health and longevity in the Algarve The Algarve Regional Coordination and Development Commission ( CCDR Algarve), through its Planning and Regional Development Unit, held the 6th Innovation and Collaboration Platform (PIC)
Home News Algarve public-private health centres Algarve public-private health centres Five new public-private Family Health Units are set to be created, including several in the Algarve, as part of a broader effort to reduce the number of people in Portugal without an assigned family doctor.
CUF has completed the purchase of 75% of the share capital of Hospital Particular do Algarve for consideration equivalent to about 7.5% of its total assets, the company announced today.
Portugal’s Competition Authority (AdC) has approved private healthcare provider CUF’s acquisition of a 75% stake in the Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) private health group under the condition that CUF The post CUF gets green light to buy HPA – but it must build new hospital in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The Competition Authority (AdC) has adopted a non-opposition decision, subject to conditions and obligations, for the transaction in which CUF acquires exclusive control of the Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA).
The Competition Authority (AdC) approved, subject to remedies, the purchase of a 75% majority stake in Hospital Particular do Algarve (HPA) by CUF. The initial agreement between the José de Mello Capital group and the largest hospital network in the Algarve, Alentejo and Madeira will need to be adjusted, namely to include the construction of a ...
The Central Algarve Hospital is expected to open within four to five years, nearly two decades after the date promised when the foundation stone was laid during José Sócrates's first government. The date follows the signing of the strategic agreement for the new health infrastructure this Monday, between the ...
A public–private partnership to construct the new hospital in the Algarve has been approved, while clinical services and management will continue to be run by the SNS (Portugal’s National Health Service).
Health Minister Ana Paula Martins has hailed what she called a “historic decision” for the Algarve after the government formally approved the long-delayed construction of the Algarve Central Hospital, a The post “State-of-the-art” Algarve Central Hospital moves forward under PPP regime appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The government approved construction of the new hospital at the start of the year; its foundation stone was laid in 2008. It is expected to become operational in 2031.
Approval to launch the public-private partnership (PPP) for the new Central Algarve Hospital was published on Monday in the Diário da República. The hospital, which will serve the population from Parque das Cidades, on the territory of Faro and Loulé, will be constructed and operated under a public-private partnership. Order 818/2026 “approves the ...”
The Portuguese government approved construction of the new Central Hospital of the Algarve with a maximum budget of €426.6 million spread over 27 years and an annual cap of €50 million. Operations are expected to begin in 2031. The financing structure signals a long-term public investment approach with potential fiscal and timeline risks to monitor, while promising a significant upgrade to regional healthcare infrastructure.
The Clinical Directorate of the Algarve Local Health Unit told CM that there had been a peak in attendances.
