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

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

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

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

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

"Historic day": Government approves construction of the Algarve Central Hospital

On Friday, the Government approved at the Council of Ministers an increase in health investment, including launching the public tender for the construction of the Algarve Central Hospital.

RTP Notícias9 Jan

Algarve Central Hospital goes to tender again. "It has had several false starts," notes CCDR

This Friday, “the Council of Ministers will approve the resolutions to launch the tender for the construction of the New Algarve Hospital,” the Prime Minister announced during the parliamentary debate. The infrastructure is “a structural project that joins others such as the Hospital de Todos os Santos in Lisbon,” Luís Montenegro said this Thursday. The decision, ...

ECO8 Jan

68-year-old man dies in Tavira after waiting more than an hour for emergency assistance

The victim became unwell late on Wednesday afternoon after visiting a pharmacy and taking a syrup.

Correio da Manhã8 Jan

Tavira man latest to die waiting for ambulance – third in 24 hours

The tragedy of Portugal’s medical emergency response crisis has claimed three lives in 24 hours – the latest a 68-year-old man in Tavira in the Algarve who waited over an The post Tavira man latest to die waiting for ambulance – third in 24 hours appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident8 Jan

68-year-old man dies in Tavira after waiting more than an hour for help

A 68-year-old man in Tavira died after spending over an hour waiting for emergency assistance.

Dinheiro Vivo8 Jan

68-year-old man dies in Tavira after waiting more than an hour for emergency assistance

A 68-year-old man waited for emergency services for more than an hour in Tavira and ultimately died. It is the third recorded death of someone while awaiting emergency services.

RTP Notícias8 Jan

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

Correio da Manhã2 Jan