Reinforcement of resources in hospitals and health centers due to bad weather

The Executive Directorate of the SNS and the Ministry of Health recommended that local health units (ULSs) reinforce human and material resources at emergency services and primary care centers to ensure operationality during predicted bad weather on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Units are instructed to evaluate local conditions and professional attendance to maintain service continuity and user safety.

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If you need to visit a health center or emergency room on Wednesday 11 November 2026, be aware that services are proactively reinforcing staffing to handle potential weather-related disruptions; while aimed at ensuring continuity, keep in mind that staffing shortages due to the weather could still lead to delays.

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