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Surgery Service at Vila Real Hospital subject to new tick disinfestation

The inpatient surgery ward at Vila Real Hospital will undergo a new disinfestation on Friday 6 November as a precautionary measure, following the detection of ticks in October. Patients currently in the ward will be temporarily transferred, and the local health authority (ULSTMAD) expects temporary disruptions to surgical scheduling while working to reschedule cancelled procedures.

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If you or someone you know has a scheduled surgery or is currently an inpatient in the surgery ward at Vila Real Hospital, expect potential delays or transfers due to the mandatory cleaning on 6 November.

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