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This was one of the ways found by the Ministry of Health to minimise the constraints on emergency services for this specialty.
New fixed unit, located on Avenida da República, will allow for the screening of approximately 100 women per day.
This was one of the methods found by the Ministry of Health to minimise the constraints on emergency services for this specialty. However, local mayors are positioning themselves against the solution.
Carlos Galamba de Oliveira was under investigation by authorities when he was appointed by the minister as vice-president of the Central Administration of the Health System. He is now accused of abuse of power regarding public contracts he made while at Egas Moniz and São Francisco Xavier hospitals.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department at Loures Hospital opens today at 09:00, marking the first to be created under the new model to address the shortage of healthcare professionals. The mayors of Vila Franca de Xira, Azambuja, Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, and Benavente are meeting with the Minister of Health today to contest the closure of the gynaecology and obstetrics emergency services at Vila Franca de Xira Hospital.
The Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in Loures launches the first regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department, operating 24/7 to address healthcare staffing shortages.
This was one of the solutions found by the Ministry of Health to minimise the constraints in the emergency services for this specialty.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department, which will operate at Loures Hospital, opens its doors at 09:00 on Monday, being the first created under the new model to address the shortage of healthcare professionals.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department at Loures Hospital opens this Monday at 09:00, marking the first of its kind under a new model designed to address healthcare staff shortages. This initiative by the Ministry of Health aims to mitigate service disruptions caused by a lack of doctors, a problem particularly acute in the Setúbal Peninsula. The new unit at Hospital Beatriz Ângelo will operate 24/7 with specialised perinatal support. However, unions have raised concerns regarding the lack of additional staff recruitment and the legality of requiring doctors to relocate between hospitals. While the government plans to expand this regional model to other specialties and regions, the National Federation of Doctors (Fnam) is seeking a constitutional review of the policy.
The regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department, which will operate at Loures Hospital, opens its doors at 09:00 on Monday, being the first created under the new model to address the shortage of healthcare professionals.
The closure of the gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department at the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital, which forces patients to be redirected to the Beatriz Ângelo Hospital in the municipality of Loures, has generated significant criticism. Diogo Ayres de Campos, former director of obstetrics services at the Hospital de Santa Maria, explains that the crisis situation has been known for several years, so this closure comes as no surprise: “We have been facing these difficulties for three or four years,” he states.
The article highlights that Infraestruturas de Portugal has successfully resolved over 90% of road closures across the country. Additionally, a new regional emergency department is set to open at the Hospital de Loures on Monday, improving healthcare access in the area. The report also mentions ongoing infrastructure and transportation improvements, reflecting efforts to enhance mobility and public services in Portugal.
The article highlights that Infraestruturas de Portugal has resolved over 90% of road closures across the country. Additionally, it reports the opening of the first regional emergency department at Loures Hospital on Monday. Other updates include economic concerns about rising fuel prices despite discounts, political developments such as José Luís Carneiro's re-election within the Socialist Party, and ongoing international tensions in the Middle East involving Israel's new offensive and attacks on US bases in Iran. Local news also covers a support initiative for psychological aid in Coimbra due to bad weather.
The article highlights recent developments in Portugal, including the resolution of over 90% of road closures by Infraestruturas de Portugal, improving transportation conditions. Additionally, a new regional emergency department is set to open at the Hospital de Loures on Monday, enhancing healthcare services. The government is also addressing fuel price concerns, indicating that fuel prices will increase tomorrow despite discounts, and there are ongoing infrastructure and health initiatives aimed at improving public services.
The article reports that Infraestruturas de Portugal has resolved over 90% of road closures across the country. Additionally, a new regional emergency department is opening at the Hospital de Loures on Monday. The piece also highlights ongoing infrastructure efforts and updates related to transportation and healthcare in Portugal.
The webpage provides various news updates related to Portugal, including infrastructure developments, healthcare improvements, economic insights, and political events. Notably, the Infrastructure of Portugal has resolved over 90% of road closures, and a new regional emergency department is opening at Loures Hospital. Politically, José Luís Carneiro has been re-elected as the leader of the Socialist Party with strong support. The site also features other national topics such as economic concerns over fuel pricing, local incidents like a motorcycle fatality in Setúbal, and a humorous note about a fisherman who deceived the IPMA for financial gain. Overall, the content highlights ongoing developments and issues within Portugal across multiple sectors.
A new gynaecology and obstetrics referral network is being implemented in Portugal, centralising patient flow to Loures while highlighting critical staffing shortages across multiple regional hospitals.
A new centralised obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit is set to open at Loures Hospital to address staffing shortages and ensure 24/7 service coverage, despite ongoing challenges in other regions.
The new President took office in Belém, emphasizing the need for national stability while highlighting critical challenges including an ageing population, healthcare and housing deficits, and a slow judicial system.
The SNS executive director announced a new system for handling obstetric emergencies starting on the 16th, where more complex cases will be directed to Loures Hospital, while Vila Franca de Xira will handle less serious cases. The SNS24 line will assess and direct pregnant women to the appropriate services. During a hearing, the director defended the performance of INEM and discussed the impact of funding diversions on emergency services.
Five mayors from municipalities served by the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital are taking action against the closure of emergency services. They plan to submit a petition and send a letter to the Minister of Health to express their outrage over the decision, highlighting concerns about public safety and healthcare access.
Update: Mayors to Address Parliament In addition to a petition, the five mayors will also take their concerns to Parliament, seeking to raise awareness and garner support against the closure of emergency services at the Vila Franca de Xira Hospital.
Ten years ago, Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada opened the first hospital-at-home unit. Today there are already 50 Local Health Units offering this service — a way of delivering healthcare to 400 patients receiving inpatient care outside the hospital.
Hospital Amadora‑Sintra has flagged inaccuracies in the SNS portal’s reported average emergency department waiting times, calling for corrections and greater transparency while stating the issue does not affect patient care or safety.
Four gynaecology and obstetrics emergency departments have been closed. In Amadora‑Sintra only the gynaecology emergency department is shut; meanwhile the general emergency at Hospital Fernando Fonseca (Amadora‑Sintra) reported a three‑hour wait for patients classed as very urgent as of 20:00, according to the SNS Portal. Santa Maria recorded a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour wait for very urgent cases, and Hospital de Loures topped the waiting‑time list with around three‑hour waits for urgent patients.
