Livre accuses the Minister of Health of "kicking responsibilities"

The Livre party criticized the Health Minister for shifting responsibilities after deaths in Portimão, while the Bloco de Esquerda called for her urgent hearing. Isabel Mendes Lopes from Livre stated that the minister lacks conditions to continue in her role, citing insufficient investment and professionals in the National Health Service. The BE also condemned the minister's retention, urging the Prime Minister to dismiss her. They highlighted the deaths of two patients who allegedly waited hours without medical attention. The minister acknowledged awareness of the hospital's critical situation since July and mentioned a child's death after being transferred from Portimão. The PS secretary-general reported a fourth death linked to inadequate healthcare.