The Coimbra Local Health Unit (ULS) has opened the public tender for the construction of a new maternity hospital, which will consolidate the city's two existing units. The project has a base price of 57.9 million euros, an execution timeline of three years, and a submission deadline for construction bids of 15 December.
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The government is currently updating the administrative, business, and clinical profile studies for the proposed creation of a new ULS in Alto Tâmega and Barroso, with a meeting scheduled for October 14 in Lisbon to consult with local mayors. The PSD maintains that the government remains open to the project, provided it ensures concrete improvements in healthcare access and resource management, noting that the existing hospital in Chaves is receiving investment under the PRR, including 6.1 million euros for pediatric and inpatient upgrades.
The government has established a working group tasked with proposing a new model for University Clinical Centres to replace the existing University Local Health Units (ULS). The group must present its final report and proposed reorganization plan by 31 March 2027.
The University of Coimbra has launched a free mobile app called UC reMind, integrated into its existing 'UC One' super-app, to support students' mental health. It provides mood tracking, intervention programs for common academic challenges, and information on how to access the university's internal psychological support services.