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Dozens of citizens gathered at a public forum in Setúbal, organized by the PCP, to protest against the current state of the NHS, citing critical shortages of doctors and the risk of service collapses.
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 professional network is advocating for fair funding in continuing care units to address critical staffing shortages, with formal recommendations due to the government by June.
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 public rally in Setúbal brought together dozens of people demanding more doctors and services in the NHS. The party warned of emergency department closures and 20,000 patients without a family doctor in the municipality alone.
Opposing what they consider to be the disinvestment being made by the Government in the National Health Service, a new manifesto from 12 public service user committees of the Setúbal Peninsula will reach the Minister of Health's desk this Friday.
The gynaecology/obstetrics team is 80% composed of professionals from the Almada and Barreiro hospitals and continues to rely on temporary doctors.
ASPE warns of the transfer of specialists without formal notification and accuses the NHS of effectively closing the Barreiro obstetric emergency department, contradicting statements made by the Minister of Health.
According to the association, these reassignments are already included in the April rosters, without any individual notification or formal framework having taken place.
Ferreira stated that the Barreiro municipality does not accept this decision and will continue to make efforts to reverse it.
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.
Twelve public service user organisations have signed a manifesto criticising the closure of the gynaecology and obstetrics emergency department in Barreiro, Setúbal district, which they intend to deliver to the Minister of Health on Friday.
User committees from the Setúbal Peninsula have been demanding the construction of the Seixal hospital, the reactivation of the Montijo hospital, and the construction of primary healthcare units needed by the populations in all municipalities.
A new centralised emergency service has been established in the city of Setúbal.
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.
The goal is to address the shortage of professionals and avoid service disruptions. The service, which opened at 9:00 am, will operate across two locations.
This is the second regional emergency unit to open its doors, following an identical solution adopted on 16 March at the Loures Hospital.
Centralised emergency department will be operational from 09:00
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.
A diagnostic and production robot for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) developed in Macau will officially begin to be used in Portugal, with sights set on Brazil and other Portuguese-speaking markets.
The Litoral Alentejano Hospital has a new surgical robot. It is a significant asset for doctors and patients, who now have access to specialised healthcare.
Seixal City Council has approved changes to the new health unit's project, making the construction simpler and faster. Completion is expected by June 2026.
The minister refutes claims that a pregnant woman had a delivery scheduled at the Barreiro hospital.
The Health Minister promises “predictability and security” with a new regional emergency department. Barreiro has been closed for the equivalent of a full year since 2024.
The centralized regional emergency service will operate across two sites: one at Garcia de Orta Hospital in Almada and another at São Bernardo Hospital in Setúbal.
The executive director of the NHS announced this Wednesday that the regional Gynecology and Obstetrics emergency department of the Setúbal Peninsula will begin operating from April 15th.
