ULS Algarve denies wait times in Faro and Portimão

The Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS) denied the wait times reported in the emergency departments of the hospitals in Faro and Portimão, as indicated by the SNS Portal. According to the information released, the values presented were considered false by the ULS.

During the morning, the wait times in question were reported as high, raising concern among users. However, the ULS clarified that this data was not accurate and resulted from failures in the IT system.

The president of ULS Algarve stated that there was a system error that led to the incorrect disclosure of wait times, assuring that the situation is already being resolved. This information was confirmed by sources from Observador and RTP.

Information portals published that the emergency departments of the hospitals in Faro and Portimão presented data that did not reflect the actual wait times. The communication from ULS sought to dispel this misinformation.

Through a statement, ULS Algarve emphasized the importance of accuracy in disseminating information related to wait times, especially in a context where public trust is paramount.

Authorities and citizens were reminded of the need to verify the information presented on digital platforms, especially when it concerns critical data such as wait times in health services.