Latest news and stories about emergency services in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
A new regional gynaecology and obstetrics emergency service has launched on the Setúbal Peninsula, operating across the Garcia de Orta and São Bernardo hospitals while relying on a mix of permanent and temporary medical staff.
The Garcia de Orta Hospital faces potential overcrowding and staffing shortages as it becomes a regional hub following the permanent closure of the Barreiro obstetrics emergency department.
A fire in a Setúbal apartment building garage has displaced 30 residents, destroyed one vehicle, and caused significant infrastructure damage, prompting an investigation by the Judiciary Police.
Mayors in Barreiro are opposing the closure of the obstetrics and gynaecology emergency unit, citing that over 16,000 births have occurred there between 2014 and 2024. They find the decision to close the unit incomprehensible, especially in light of ongoing healthcare challenges, such as ambulances being held for hours at other emergency departments due to high patient volumes.
The Almada City Council has extended the alert status due to ongoing landslide risks on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, following several incidents that have occurred since the onset of recent storms.
Update: Ongoing Landslide Risks The municipality of Almada has recorded several landslides on the cliffs of Costa da Caparica and Porto Brandão, a situation that has not yet been resolved.
An elderly woman tragically passed away in the emergency room of Gracia de Orta Hospital in Almada while waiting for medical attention after being triaged and moved to the clinical observation area.
President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa has proposed discussions on establishing a disaster fund in Portugal to address damages from increasing natural disasters, such as recent floods. During a visit to the flooded area of Alcácer do Sal, he highlighted the need for financial relief for businesses affected by such calamities, especially those without insurance. He noted that similar funds exist in the European Union and emphasized the opportunity presented by the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR) to support this initiative.
Clarisse Campos, the mayor of Alcácer do Sal, expressed a sense of hope and community resilience in the aftermath of the recent floods that devastated the municipality. In an interview with CNN Portugal, she emphasized the collective desire to rebuild and support one another during this challenging time.
Authorities in Alcácer do Sal report a 'brutal' and rapid rise in the Sado river's flow but say the situation remains under control. Civil Protection is monitoring conditions, has evacuation plans ready should riverside areas flood, and expects the flow to rise slightly more before beginning a slower fall from around 04:00—timing that will depend on further rainfall and dam management decisions. Updates will hinge on precipitation forecasts and operational releases from upstream infrastructure.
A woman requested police assistance to restrain her 23-year-old grandson in Sesimbra. The officers were hospitalised.
A 36-year-old man went into cardiorespiratory arrest and was pulled from the water by a member of the public. Death was declared at the scene despite resuscitation efforts performed by emergency teams.
The February storms destroyed the homes of 17 families in Alcácer do Sal. Months later, they continue to live in modular units at Herdade da Barrosinha, in an improvised container village where they are trying to start over.
The National Maritime Authority states that, despite resuscitation efforts, it was not possible to reverse the cardiorespiratory arrest.
A 36-year-old man went into cardiorespiratory arrest and was pulled from the water by a member of the public. Death was declared at the scene despite resuscitation efforts performed by emergency teams.
The Nossa Senhora do Rosário Hospital closed its gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department this Wednesday. The local council refuses to accept the move and promises to reverse the Government's decision.
The service extends across two sites: one at Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada, and another at São Bernardo Hospital in Setúbal.
The centralised emergency service will operate across two hubs, one at Garcia de Orta Hospital and the other at São Bernardo Hospital in Setúbal.
A new centralised emergency service has been established in the city of Setúbal.
The new centralised emergency service for the Setúbal region begins operations today.
The new centralised emergency service for the Setúbal region begins operations today.
The centralized emergency service will operate across two sites: one at Garcia de Orta in Almada and another at São Bernardo in Setúbal. The Minister believes this solution will ensure safety for patients.
This is the second regional emergency unit to open its doors, following an identical solution adopted on 16 March at the Loures Hospital.
The obstetrics and gynaecology emergency department at Barreiro Hospital will close permanently this Wednesday. Patients will be redirected to Almada Hospital, which will serve as one of the hubs for the new regional emergency service, alongside St. Bernardo Hospital in Setúbal.
Firefighters were called to a swimming pool company in the municipality of Montijo. No injuries were reported.
The accident occurred on the A33, near Coina. The victim was transported to the Hospital de Santa Maria in Lisbon.
The driver of the vehicle was transported to São Bernardo Hospital
The young man had been missing since April 1st.
The young man had been missing since April 1st.
The accident occurred on the National Road 10, between Águas de Moura and Setúbal, near Cajados. The fatality is between 25 and 30 years old.
