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Pediatric emergency unit at D. Estefânia faces mass resignations of doctors

Nine doctors from the pediatric emergency unit at D. Estefânia hospital have resigned due to a lack of anesthesiologists.

4 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Nine doctors from the pediatric emergency unit at D. Estefânia hospital have resigned, citing insufficient conditions to ensure the continuity of service. Healthcare professionals state that the situation is unsustainable due to the shortage of anesthesiologists.

ULS de São José, which manages the hospital, currently has only 83 anesthesiologists to cover seven hospitals and three emergency services. This number is deemed inadequate to ensure proper coverage of emergency needs.

The resignations occurred at a time when pressure on healthcare services has increased, and the doctors claim that the lack of staff prevents them from performing their work safely and effectively.

This development was reported by Observador, which highlights the seriousness of the situation and the challenges faced by healthcare professionals in the region.

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