More than 150 health and emergency workers signed a public statement condemning the police use of force against housing protesters in Lisbon and Porto on Sunday, 1 November. The group asserts that housing is a fundamental health determinant and argues that police intervention should not impede access to medical care.
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The political party Livre is demanding the resignation of the Minister of Internal Administration following police interventions during housing protests on Sunday, 1 November in Lisbon and Porto. The party intends to report the events to the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner and the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, citing concerns over human rights violations.
The third edition of the Care Integration Barometer (BIC) reveals that financial management is the weakest area in the National Health Service (SNS), with 52% of professionals stating they do not know how to answer questions related to unit financing. While structural aspects like shared communication tools are well-rated, the study highlights a persistent lack of visibility regarding patient and pathology costs and a need to improve daily cooperation between health units.
Violence against doctors and nurses has increased by 300% over the last five years. In response, the Ministry of Health and hospitals are installing more panic buttons and providing defensive training for staff, with a meeting scheduled for the week of 3 November to discuss further security measures across Local Health Units (ULSs).