Woman gives birth to stillborn baby in Lisbon hospital bathroom

A 33-year-old woman gave birth to a stillborn baby in a bathroom at CUF Tejo in Lisbon during the early hours of this morning (January 16), after reportedly not informing The post Woman gives birth to stillborn baby in Lisbon hospital bathroom appeared first on Portugal Resident.

Portugal Resident16 Jan

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.

Observador16 Jan

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.

Correio da Manhã16 Jan

Pregnant woman gives birth at CUF Tejo hospital and attempts to dispose of the newborn in the toilet

A 33-year-old Portuguese woman living in Sintra reportedly did not inform clinical services that she was pregnant, and her partner said he was unaware of the pregnancy.

CNN Portugal16 Jan

Fire in Lisbon apartment building displaces eight people; €17,000 reportedly found in the flat where the blaze started

A short circuit is believed to have caused the incident.

Correio da Manhã15 Jan

"Legionella" closes PSP station at Marquês de Pombal

The presence of “legionella”, which can cause severe respiratory infection, prompted the suspension of public services, and the reception and processing of suspects detained by the PSP at Marquês de Pombal.

Observador13 Jan

Inmate attacks prison officer at Santa Maria Hospital

Man admitted to hospital reacted violently when he learned he would be discharged and returned to the prison in Sintra.

Correio da Manhã13 Jan

'Task force' of firefighters made a difference to the lives of 16 people: 'This is what these institutions exist for'

Over the weekend, the Firefighters' League created a task force of pre-positioned ambulances in Lumiar, Lisbon. Commander Luís Martins, of the Camarate fire brigade, explains to CNN Portugal the objectives of this team — which 'was the reserve of reserves'.

CNN Portugal13 Jan

Reinforcement ambulances mobilised 16 times over the weekend

All eight reinforcement ambulances from several fire brigades were dispatched by INEM's Urgent Patient Guidance Centre to the city of Lisbon and surrounding areas.

Observador12 Jan

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.

RTP Notícias12 Jan

Urgent patients wait eight hours for initial assessment at Amadora-Sintra

Patients classified as non-urgent must wait 11 hours.

Correio da Manhã12 Jan

More than 420 patients are awaiting initial assessment in hospital emergency departments

According to the SNS portal, the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region had the highest number of patients waiting, with a total of 224.

Público11 Jan

More than 420 patients are awaiting initial assessment in hospital emergency departments

Among the units with the longest waiting times, Hospital Professor Doutor Fernando da Fonseca - Amadora-Sintra continues to be the one with the most patients waiting.

Correio da Manhã11 Jan

Hospital emergency departments: More than 420 patients waiting for initial assessment, Amadora and Santa Maria top waiting times

This morning the average waiting time in the country’s hospital emergency departments is around three hours and 16 minutes for patients classified as urgent. At Amadora‑Sintra Hospital the average waiting time is 11 hours, and at Santa Maria it is about six hours.

Expresso11 Jan

Inside the heart of INEM: this is how medical emergencies are handled

CNN Portugal11 Jan

Unease in the Civil Protection system

The Firefighters' League set up an ambulance task force pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon. An isolated action, operating outside the Civil Protection circuit, which is being challenged by commanders from various parts of the country.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Controversy in emergency services: Firefighters' League creates ambulance 'task force' outside the Civil Protection framework

Ambulances are pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon, to respond to any eventuality. The decision is causing unease within the Civil Protection system.

RTP Notícias10 Jan

Association questions reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar when failures are on the south bank of the Tagus

This week at least three people died while waiting for help in Seixal, in Sesimbra (Quinta do Conde) and in Tavira.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar? Association says failures are on the Margem Sul

The Firefighters' League announced a task force of four ambulances to operate this weekend, based at the League's headquarters. The Association of Emergency Medical Technicians disputes the decision.

Público10 Jan

More than 440 patients wait nearly five hours for first assessment in hospital emergency departments

Lisbon has the largest number of patients waiting, with waiting times reaching nine hours at Amadora-Sintra.

CNN Portugal10 Jan

More than 440 patients are awaiting initial assessment in hospital emergency departments

According to the National Health Service (SNS) portal, the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region accounts for the largest number of patients waiting, with a total of 270.

Correio da Manhã10 Jan

Emergency departments: Over 400 patients awaiting observation, Amadora and Loures have the longest waiting times

Average waiting times are around four hours and 54 minutes for urgent cases and 49 minutes for very urgent cases. Amadora-Sintra Hospital and Beatriz Ângelo in Loures record the longest waits, nine and eight hours respectively.

Expresso10 Jan

Four Gynaecology and Obstetrics emergency departments are closed

RTP Notícias31 Dec