The Local Health Unit (ULS) of Santo António confirmed the suspension of the additional surgeries that had been scheduled. The ministry is currently seeking a solution to resolve the situation.
The surgeries affected by the suspension are orthopedic and neurosurgery procedures, which were being performed under extra production arrangements. The reason for the interruption is related to the unavailability of the medical teams responsible for these procedures.
This situation arises in a context of pressure on health services, where extra production represents an effort to reduce waiting lists and increase the surgical capacity of the unit.
