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Executive Director: Amadora-Sintra has 'unacceptable' waiting times and no short-term solutions

The executive director of the SNS (National Health Service) acknowledged that waiting times at the Amadora-Sintra Hospital are unacceptable and there are no immediate solutions. Additionally, obstetric constraints in Setúbal are confirmed to continue at least until October 1st.

Why it mattersIf you are a patient at Amadora-Sintra or Setúbal hospitals, you should prepare for ongoing service delays and potential lack of obstetric coverage in the latter until at least October 1st.

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