Latest news and stories about emergency services in health in Setúbal, Portugal for expats and residents.
The municipality of Almada has implemented overnight water cuts from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM as reserves drop to 10% capacity, sparking public unrest and protests amid a deepening supply crisis.
The Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada faced temporary emergency department closures due to staffing roster issues and an influx of births, while separate concerns arise over the closure of a Family Health Unit in Alverca due to facility maintenance failures.
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A woman in Palmela has died after waiting over an hour for emergency medical assistance, highlighting critical concerns regarding the availability and maintenance of emergency vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
A woman in Almada gave birth to a baby girl at home due to a lack of ambulances and available resources at the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH) reported today.
A 35-year-old woman gave birth at home in Almada before an ambulance could be dispatched, despite being classified as a priority-two emergency involving bleeding and severe pain. The call for The post Baby born at home after Almada emergency call waits 30 minutes for ambulance appeared first on Portugal Resident.
A pregnant woman in Almada called for an ambulance but, 16 minutes later, ended up giving birth at home
The incident occurred on Wednesday in Almada. An ambulance was only dispatched half an hour after the initial call.
A woman in Almada gave birth to a baby girl at home due to a lack of available ambulances and resources from the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH) reported today. The incident occurred on Wednesday in the Torrão neighbourhood after an initial call at 12:09, but an ambulance was only dispatched half an hour later. STEPH official Rui Lázaro criticised the INEM's alleged decision to remove 100 ambulances from service, a claim the institute's management has denied. The pregnant woman, who was experiencing haemorrhaging and severe pain, was triaged as priority 2, but no ambulances were available in the area at the time. The baby, named Vitória, was born at home with the help of neighbours before the ambulance arrived. Both mother and child were eventually taken to the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital in Lisbon. The union argues that this case highlights systemic failures, while the INEM maintains that it is not dismantling its emergency services but rather integrating them more effectively with hospital care.
Pre-hospital emergency technicians contest the 'OnCall' programme.
The victim is a 65-year-old Luxembourgish man. Following the incident, he was transported in serious condition by an INEM helicopter to the Litoral Alentejano Hospital.
The victim was transported in a serious condition by an INEM helicopter to the Litoral Alentejano Hospital.
The local health centre in Costa da Caparica suspended operations at 7 PM following a water supply failure.
Failures in the public water supply in Almada continue. This Tuesday, the Costa de Caparica health centre did not open during the afternoon. Firefighters are distributing water to the population.
The accident occurred in Setúbal, but the minor, who was a passenger on the vehicle, died at Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada.
The deputy mayor of Almada, Filipe Pacheco, argues that the country must be better prepared to respond to emergency situations. During the CNN Portugal Summit on “Health Resilience in the Face of Complex Emergencies”, the official highlighted the importance of prevention, cooperation between entities, and investment in healthcare.
André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection, explains that the municipality has prepared climate shelters and reinforced support for the elderly and the most vulnerable. The official warns that extreme heat can be fatal and asks the population to follow the authorities' recommendations.
The rescue of survivors can provide a new boost to teams on the ground. André Morais, coordinator of the Montijo Civil Protection, explains how these moments help operatives to continue, despite the physical and emotional exhaustion of the missions.
A complaint from a neighbour, who had not seen the woman for four days, led to swift police action. The victim was taken to hospital.
The administrator gives a positive assessment of the regional obstetrics emergency department and has five doctors who may be hired. However, he acknowledges that the ULS faces “numerous constraints” regarding human resources.
The victim was transported by helicopter to the Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada.
Two inquiries opened by the IGAS into deaths recorded in January are stalled: one is awaiting an autopsy report, the other is waiting for a medical document.
The Setúbal Peninsula Regional Emergency Department is handling more daily visits than the region's three emergency units combined last year.
The alert was given to the Maritime Police at 19:20 for Traquínio-Paraíso beach. The victim was transported by INEM in a stable condition to a hospital unit.
There are dozens of medical emergency vehicles that are out of service due to a lack of personnel.
The explosion originated from a gas cylinder that was located in an annex.
