Urgent Need for Obstetric Services in Portugal
In response to a critical weekend where all obstetric emergency services in the Setúbal peninsula were closed, the Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, has received a proposed ordinance to establish new high-performance centers in obstetrics. This innovative model aims to provide incentives to medical teams based on health outcomes and commitments to ensuring the operation of emergency services.
Key Announcement in Parliament
Minister Martins is set to announce this decision on Wednesday in Parliament, following discussions with Prime Minister Luís Montenegro. The solution, which has already been presented to the Prime Minister, is part of a broader strategy to address the ongoing closures and attract more obstetricians to the region.
Illustration of a busy obstetric emergency department.
This initiative is crucial for maintaining healthcare services in the Tejo South Bank area, where shortages have led to repeated service disruptions.
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