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Health · Funchal · 25 August 2026

Nova Direita Questions Nursing Resource Management in Madeira

The Nova Direita party has raised questions about the organization, distribution, and management of nursing resources within Madeira's Health Service.

Nova Direita Questions Nursing Resource Management in Madeira

Nova Direita's regional coordinator, Paulo Azevedo, expressed concerns regarding the management of nursing resources in the Autonomous Region of Madeira's Health Service, following a meeting with a group of nurses.

The party reported complaints about the acquisition and storage of clinical materials, with fears of waste and expired items. Issues concerning surgical waiting lists and the remuneration of professionals in surgical recovery programs were also highlighted.

Nova Direita has posed specific questions about nurse allocation, unit occupancy rates, personnel costs, clinical material management, and the number of professionals involved in additional surgical programs.

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