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Left Bloc questions Government on deaths in Portimão, Livre supports hearing for the minister

The Left Bloc (BE) and the Livre party are demanding explanations from the Government and the Minister of Health regarding three deaths at the Portimão Hospital emergency department within the last month. The requests follow reports of patients waiting up to 24 hours without medical observation and the closure of the pediatric emergency department, with internal inquiries and an inspection by the IGAS now underway.

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While this reports on specific incidents, the investigation into service closures and waiting times highlights ongoing instability in the Algarve's public emergency healthcare that may affect your experience if you require urgent care in the region.

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