Major Investment in Healthcare
The Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, announced on Monday that the new Hospital de Todos-os-Santos will be a significant achievement for patients, providing upgraded resources and technology, improved access, and increased efficiency.
Project Overview
The construction, estimated at €380 million, will receive up to €100 million from the Recovery and Resilience Plan (PRR), aiming for completion by the end of 2026. Located in Marvila, the new Eastern Lisbon Hospital will consist of three interconnected buildings covering 180,000 square meters, with a total capacity for 875 beds, which could expand to 1,075-1,078 beds during emergencies.
Innovative Care Models
The hospital is set to introduce advanced care delivery models, enhancing outpatient surgeries, home care, and hospital-at-home services, thereby improving patient discharge times. It will replace existing hospital units scattered across Lisbon, including São José, Santo António dos Capuchos, and others.
Partnership and Management
The construction of the Eastern Lisbon Hospital will follow a public-private partnership (PPP) model, ensuring public clinical management. According to Martins, this new facility will allow the Faculty of Medical Sciences at Nova University to finally have a core hospital, a goal pursued for nearly 50 years.
Strategic Collaboration
The collaboration between the new hospital and academic institutions aims to foster a collaborative growth process, positioning it among the top modern hospitals in Europe and worldwide.
Long-awaited Development
Martins emphasized the lengthy journey towards this hospital, noting that planning dates back to as early as 1775 after the Lisbon earthquake. She reaffirmed the Ministry of Health's commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the National Health Service (SNS) while maintaining quality standards.
Government's Vision
In a related discussion, Prime Minister Montenegro stated that the current government is not a liberal one but a social-democratic and democratic-Christian administration, emphasizing the SNS as the backbone of the healthcare system. He addressed concerns regarding career advancements in the public sector, asserting they are strategic and aimed at ensuring effective public service in the long term.
Conclusion
Both leaders reaffirmed that the new hospital will significantly enhance treatment opportunities and healthcare quality, ultimately benefiting the citizens of Lisbon.
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