Four injured in van crash on the A22 in Albufeira
Eighteen emergency responders were at the scene, supported by seven vehicles.
Santa Maria received more than 200 landings in ten months
The heliport recorded 208 landings since March 2025, becoming a “strategic point” for emergency air transport in the Lisbon region. Transport includes patients, doctors and organs.
Santa Maria Hospital heliport exceeded 200 landings in ten months
The heliport has become the 'strategic point' for emergency air transport in the Lisbon region and is the most used among the country's hospital units.
Almada Hospital is without an emergency medical vehicle for four nights
Initially, disruptions were expected across eight night-time shifts.
Three killed and four injured in a collision on the IC2
Multiple emergency units were dispatched to the scene.
LUCAS device installed at a hospital in Leiria to treat cardiorespiratory arrests
Response to cardiorespiratory arrest situations has been strengthened.
320 pregnant women assisted on the road by Moita firefighters in 2025
The fire brigade says it performed 15 births in ambulances last year.
Civil Protection denies any illegality in the ambulance task force
After meeting with INEM and the Portuguese Firefighters' League, Civil Protection denies any illegality in the task force of eight ambulances from several fire brigades that over the weekend decided to bolster the emergency response system.
Santa Maria records highest number of births in over 10 years
There were 2,699 births recorded in the past year, a 17% increase compared with 2015. A new maternity ward was opened in April 2025 after being closed for almost two years for renovation work.
6pm — PS wants to know the process for acquiring ambulances
The Socialist Party (PS) has requested information about how ambulances are being procured and is seeking details on the acquisition process.
There is a chronic shortage of resources, especially on the south bank of the Tagus
Paulo Paço, president of the Medical Emergency Association, analysed the controversy between Civil Protection and the Firefighters' League.
Terceira Island Hospital reopens cardiac intermediate-care unit
The hospital on Terceira Island has reopened its cardiac intermediate-care unit, restoring a specialised ward for patients requiring close monitoring short of intensive care. The move strengthens local cardiology services and reduces the need to transfer patients elsewhere.
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.
Six people evacuated from building after fire on Rua da Picaria in Porto
Two elderly people were taken to hospital today after they and four others were evacuated from a building on Rua da Picaria in Porto where a fire broke out, a municipal source told Lusa.
Standby ambulances stationed at the Firefighters' League were called out 16 times over the weekend
Reinforcement ambulances parked at the Firefighters' League responded to 16 incidents during the weekend.
Reserve ambulances stationed at the Portuguese Firefighters' League were called out 16 times over the weekend
The National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) called out the reinforcement ambulances gathered at the headquarters of the Portuguese Firefighters' League (LBP) in Lisbon 16 times over the past weekend, the association's president told Lusa today.
8am: Iran contacts Trump to negotiate a solution to the protests
Protests have been ongoing for nearly two weeks and the US is threatening to intervene. Also, the new SNS headquarters in Porto was inaugurated today.
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.
Algarve: New central hospital to be operational in 2031
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.
Ambulance purchase will "allow INEM to increase its response capacity"
PSD MP Miguel Guimarães welcomed the announcement to purchase 245 ambulances, saying it will allow INEM to increase its response capacity across multiple locations, notably Greater Lisbon and Setúbal. Analytically, the investment should improve coverage and potentially reduce response times in high-demand areas, but its effectiveness will depend on deployment strategy, crew availability and integration with existing emergency services. Close monitoring of allocation and operational metrics will be required to ensure the intended gains in emergency healthcare delivery are realised.
Ambulance investment announced in wake of recent tragedies dubbed ‘strange’
The prime minister announced what was described as “the largest investment in ambulances in over a decade” — 275 new vehicles — less than 36 hours after three citizens were reported to have died while waiting for care. Critics have called the timing “strange” and labelled the move demagoguery, arguing it risks masking systemic negligence in emergency services rather than addressing deeper policy and resourcing failures in healthcare and public safety. The episode has intensified calls for transparent planning, independent oversight and comprehensive reforms to emergency medical services rather than one-off equipment purchases.
Ambulances held up at Faro Emergency Department due to shortage of doctors and rise in patient numbers
The Clinical Directorate of the Algarve Local Health Unit told CM that there had been a peak in attendances.
Obstetrics: four emergency departments close on Saturday, three on Sunday
On Saturday the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency departments at the hospitals in Abrantes, Setúbal and Portimão, and the obstetrics emergency department in Vila Franca de Xira, will be closed. The Setúbal emergency department reopens on Sunday.
