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.
The victim was transported by INEM helicopter to the Litoral Alentejano Hospital. The ACT was called to investigate the circumstances of the accident.
He suffered cuts to his arm and hand while working with an angle grinder.
One person died and another was seriously injured in an urban fire that broke out on Tuesday morning, October 6, on the first floor of a building on Rua José Joaquim Marques in Montijo, Setúbal district, according to Civil Protection. The Setúbal Peninsula Sub-regional Emergency and Civil Protection Command reported that the seriously injured person was transported to Barreiro Hospital. As of 11:45, the deceased victim remained at the scene, where the Judicial Police were conducting investigations. Civil Protection stated the fire alert was received at 09:16 and the fire was extinguished by 09:31. A total of 29 personnel from the Montijo Volunteer Firefighters, the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM), the PSP, and the Judicial Police were mobilised to the scene, supported by 10 vehicles.
Carlos Cortes recalled the role of INEM in pre-hospital assistance and in responding to urgent and emergency situations.
The victim was working on a construction site and was seriously injured when a wall collapsed, leaving him buried.
Similar to what occurred on Saturday, average waiting times remain high in several emergency departments of the National Health Service (SNS) hospitals.
Similar to what occurred on Saturday, average waiting times remain high across several emergency departments in the National Health Service (SNS) hospitals.
The woman was camping at Lagoa de Santo André when the explosion occurred
According to data available on the portal at 08:45, patients at the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Hospital (Barreiro) emergency department were waiting on average more than 11 hours for their first observation.
Urgent patients in Barreiro are waiting almost six hours — ten times beyond the recommended limit. Santa Maria Hospital and Garcia de Orta are also recording waits of more than seven hours.
Average waiting times for initial observation exceeded 11 hours this Thursday at the Barreiro emergency department, in the Arco Ribeirinho Local Health Unit, according to the National Health Service portal.
Average waiting times for initial assessment exceeded 11 hours today at the Barreiro Hospital emergency department, part of the Arco Ribeirinho Local Health Unit (ULS), according to the National Health Service (SNS) portal. Data available on the portal at 08:45 indicated that at the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Hospital (Barreiro) emergency department...
According to data available on the portal at 08:45, patients at the Nossa Senhora do Rosário Hospital (Barreiro) emergency department were waiting on average more than 11 hours for their first observation.
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.
