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Health · Funchal · 19 August 2026

Nova Direita Questions Nursing Resource Management in Madeira's Health Service

Nova Direita has raised concerns about the organization and distribution of nurses within Madeira's health service.

Nova Direita Questions Nursing Resource Management in Madeira's Health Service

Nova Direita, represented by its regional coordinator Paulo Azevedo, met with nurses who voiced concerns regarding human resource management in healthcare.

The complaints suggest that some departments face heavy workloads with consecutive shifts, while other areas allegedly have available staff even with few patients. An example cited is a ward at Dr. Nélio Mendonça Hospital, which reportedly maintains a full team despite having no patients.

Nova Direita believes this situation warrants a thorough analysis by the SESARAM administration and the Regional Health Secretariat, questioning the efficiency of resource allocation.

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