Hospitals and health centers in Greater Lisbon and the South reschedule appointments and exams. Ministry calls for reinforcement of emergencies

Hospitals in Greater Lisbon and the South are rescheduling appointments due to Storm Charles. The Ministry of Health has advised on emergency services reinforcement. The IPO de Lisboa and ULS São José are contacting patients to postpone non-urgent consultations and exams. Urgent surgeries and treatments will continue as scheduled. Other health units, like ULS Loures-Odivelas, are also notifying patients about delays. The decision-making process was influenced by a meeting of the Crisis Cabinet, emphasizing safety and operational continuity. Criticism arose from the president of the Portuguese Association of Hospital Administrators regarding inconsistent guidelines across regions. The storm is expected to primarily affect the capital and southern regions.