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An analysis of the medical residency program at S. João Hospital and a critique of the populist political response to the closure of emergency services at Barreiro Hospital.
The Secretary of State for Health has signed an order that supports the establishment of a Surgery Unit at Hospital de Santo António, where she has previously worked and maintains connections. This decision highlights the ongoing relationship between healthcare policy and the officials who influence it.
Former minister under Luís Montenegro and current mayor of Porto criticises the UGT. Additionally, Adalberto Campos Fernandes has been appointed coordinator of the 'Health Pact' created by the President of the Republic.
At the Fontes Pereira de Melo Secondary School, only fifth and sixth-year students had classes. In healthcare, some people had to wait more than two hours for blood tests.
At S. João Hospital, there are long delays for clinical tests.
The Northern Doctors' Union has filed a complaint with several entities. IPO Porto states it is making adjustments following changes in the law and that the amount will be paid.
The Northern Doctors' Union states that the IPO in Porto sent institutional email addresses to an external company “without the doctors' knowledge” during the performance evaluation process.
The Northern Doctors' Union claims that the Paediatrics Department of the ULS of Matosinhos is being used abusively to cover shortages in emergency rosters.
The demonstration on Avenida dos Aliados gathered hundreds of people, with strong participation from public transport, health, and education professionals.
Those who had “first consultations”, school tests, or other commitments — and, of course, those who really had to go to work — went. Despite the transport constraints. Street commerce opened.
The headquarters of the Nurses' Union in Porto has been the subject of searches by authorities.
