The final results are currently being processed. A substantial portion of these indicators has already been addressed, and the Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescent’s Health Commission will soon provide institutional results to journalists,” stated Ana Paula Martins, emphasizing that the referral model for pregnant women to urgent care has yet to be expanded nationwide.
“The future of the country is at stake when we talk about our pregnant women and our babies,” the minister remarked after participating in the World Health Day ceremony held in the Infarmed auditorium in Lisbon, where the Distinguished Services Medal of the Ministry of Health – gold grade – was awarded to a total of 33 individuals and entities.
When asked if she would consider joining a new government in the event of a PSD/CDS-PP coalition victory in the elections, the minister declined to comment.
Alberto Caldas Afonso, President of the National Commission on Women’s, Children’s, and Adolescent’s Health, explained that the objective of the SNS Pregnant Pilot Project was to provide a “timely response” to pregnant women.
“The professional currently responsible for managing childbirth has 25% fewer cases waiting to be attended to, which previously increased waitlists and disrupted work. This was achieved. What’s important now is improving the quality of service delivery. There is no reason why all hospitals shouldn’t have access to this triage model,” he emphasized.
The official responsible for the Reorganization Plan for Obstetrics and Pediatrics Emergencies noted that the commission only has “technical responsibilities” and is unaware of when the SNS Pregnant program will be expanded nationwide.
Initially, the pilot project included the hospitals of Santa Maria, São Francisco Xavier, Amadora-Sintra, Loures, and Cascais, along with the units in Vila Franca de Xira, Santarém, Abrantes, Caldas da Rainha, and Leiria.
The SNS Pregnant helpline uses the same number as the Saúde 24 line: 808 24 24 24.
