Mayor claims that deaths of patients waiting at Portimão Hospital are serious

The mayor of Portimão, Álvaro Bila, expressed serious concerns over alleged patient deaths due to lack of care at the local hospital. Two patients reportedly died after long waits for treatment, prompting internal investigations by the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS). Bila emphasized the urgency of addressing organizational issues within the emergency service and called for accountability from health authorities. He plans to meet with the Minister of Health to discuss these matters. The ULS confirmed the initiation of inquiries into the incidents and acknowledged ongoing challenges related to social factors affecting emergency services.