Minister admits "great pressure" on Lisbon and Vale do Tejo emergency departments in coming weeks

The Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, admitted today that the coming weeks will be of great pressure on the emergency departments of Lisbon and Vale do Tejo. The situation is particularly concerning at the Amadora-Sintra Hospital, which is expected to face high demand for urgent care. This statement comes in the context of growing demand for emergency services in the Lisbon region, where hospitals have faced significant challenges in their capacity to respond. The minister acknowledged the impending difficulty, warning of the need for preparation in the face of the period of pressure that lies ahead.