Data reviewed at 8:15 AM indicates the scheduled closure of gynecology and obstetrics emergency services at hospitals in Barreiro (Setúbal), Vila Franca de Xira (Lisboa), Abrantes (Santarém), Distrital de Santarém, Santo André (Leiria), and Infante Dom Pedro (Aveiro).
The hospital in Vila Franca de Xira also reports the closure of its pediatric emergency service.
On Saturday, five gynecology and obstetrics emergencies were closed: Aveiro, Vila Franca de Xira, Setúbal, Leiria, and Caldas das Rainhas. The pediatric emergency in Vila Franca de Xira also closed.
The gynecology and obstetrics emergency at Hospital São Bernardo (Setúbal) is referenced from 9:00 AM to midnight, as well as at Amadora-Sintra and Hospital de Braga, from midnight to 24:00.
Pediatric emergencies at Amadora-Sintra (from midnight to 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM to midnight) and Beatriz Ângelo (Loures) (from midnight to midnight) are also referenced.
These references concern cases routed by the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM) or the SNS 24 line.
Health authorities urge the public to contact the SNS24 line (808 24 24 24) before going to an emergency to receive proper guidance.
