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Hospital Amadora-Sintra: Urgent patients wait up to 12 hours

Patients with yellow wristbands at Hospital Amadora-Sintra wait over 12 hours for treatment. The Health Minister acknowledges the shortage of professionals.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At Hospital Amadora-Sintra, patients classified with yellow wristbands are waiting more than 12 hours for an initial medical assessment. This situation reflects significant pressure on the hospital's emergency services.

The Health Minister confirmed the existence of a severe shortage of doctors and nurses at the hospital, contributing to the long wait times faced by urgent patients.

Queues and delays in emergency consultations are recurring issues that affect the quality of care. Healthcare professionals have been facing challenges in managing the increased demand.

Although the Health Minister has acknowledged the situation, no specific measures have been proposed to address the staff shortage or improve the hospital's response in the short term.

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