IGAS will evaluate the emergency management of Portimão

The General Inspectorate of Health Activities (IGAS) will assess the emergency services at Portimão Hospital following the deaths of two elderly patients. This extraordinary inspection, ordered by Health Minister Ana Paula Martins, aims to evaluate the quality and safety of care provided, including compliance with emergency medical system regulations. The inspection will also review staffing, training, and adherence to health standards. The minister announced the dismissal of the president of the Algarve Local Health Unit due to these incidents, which have raised concerns about the adequacy of medical assistance in urgent cases.