Portimão mayor says that deaths in emergencies are serious

The mayor of Portimão, Álvaro Bila, expressed serious concerns over alleged deaths due to lack of care at the local hospital, calling for urgent measures. Two patients reportedly died without receiving medical attention, prompting internal investigations by the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS). Bila emphasized the need for accountability and better organization within the hospital's emergency services, rejecting the notion that such incidents should be considered normal. He plans to meet with the Minister of Health to address these issues. The ULS confirmed the initiation of inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the deaths and acknowledged ongoing challenges related to patient wait times and social issues affecting hospital access.