Ministra da Saúde invoca presunção de inocência para manter presidente da ULS do Tâmega e Sousa

The Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, defends the retention of José Luís Gaspar as president of the Tâmega e Sousa Local Health Unit despite his corruption charges, citing the presumption of innocence. She argues that the operational integrity of the unit is not at risk, unlike the situation in Aveiro, where the president was dismissed due to serious allegations. The minister emphasizes that her decisions aim to protect the health service's functionality. Additionally, she mentions the dismissal of the Algarve ULS president due to concerns over the institution's capacity to respond to patient needs, despite no legal accusations against him. The minister's actions reflect a complex evaluation of each case's circumstances.