A minister admitted that the coming weeks will bring "great pressure" on emergency rooms, particularly in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. The statement was made by the government official, who publicly acknowledged the delicate situation approaching emergency services.
The warning comes at a time of growing concern about the response capacity of the health system in the Lisbon and Tagus Valley region. The minister did not specify which measures will be taken to address this expected pressure.
The Lisbon and Tagus Valley region is the most populous in the country, which partly explains the additional pressure on emergency services. This statement comes at a time when many hospitals have reported difficulties in managing the growing demand for healthcare.
