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Health · Funchal · 3 November 2026

Four tuberculosis cases identified in Câmara de Lobos

SESARAM has identified four tuberculosis cases in a residential area and activated its contingency plan.

SESARAM has identified four cases of tuberculosis in a residential area of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos.

The situation is being monitored by the Public Health Unit and the Câmara de Lobos Health Centre, which have put prevention and control measures in place. These include isolating the identified cases, clinical monitoring of patients and an epidemiological investigation. The health centre has also made space available for screening and care.

SESARAM has activated its contingency plan and reinforced preventive measures, while assuring that health services continue to operate normally. The authority urges residents to follow health guidelines closely.

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