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Latest Health news from Madeira and Funchal. · 73 results
Regional Government authorizes hiring of five retired doctors for SESARAM
The Regional Government of Madeira has set a quota of up to five retired doctors who can be hired by SESARAM in 2026 to address specialist shortages.
Government authorizes 415 million euro investment for the new Madeira Central Hospital
The distribution of 415 million euros in budgetary commitments for the third phase of the construction of the Madeira Central and University Hospital has been authorized.
Regional Government renews lease for Nazare Health Center
The Regional Government has authorized the renewal of the lease agreement for the property housing the Dr. Rui Adriano de Freitas Health Center in Funchal.
Regional Government boosts incentives for clinical activity recovery at SESARAM
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved a financial incentive package for doctors performing additional production in 21 critical specialties to reduce waiting lists.
Regional Secretariat of Health and Civil Protection formalizes human resources changes
The Regional Secretariat of Health and Civil Protection has officially concluded the probationary period of a senior technician and renewed a service commission at the Regional Civil Protection Service.
Continuing Care Network reinforced with 17 new beds at Lar d'Ajuda
The Regional Government signed a program contract for the creation of the Lar D'Ajuda V Unit, with an investment exceeding 1.6 million euros.
Regional Government revokes procedure for the third phase of the Madeira Central and University Hospital
The Regional Government of Madeira has published Ordinance no. 272/2026, which revokes the procedure regarding the third phase of the construction of the Madeira Central and University Hospital.
Regional Government renews lease for Nazare Health Center
The Regional Government of Madeira has authorized the renewal of the lease agreement for the property housing the Dr. Rui Adriano de Freitas Health Center in Nazare.
SESARAM nurse granted scholarship status for master's degree
Maria Marcelina Caldeira Cavaleiro Fernandes, a nurse at SESARAM, has been granted authorization to attend a master's degree program with scholarship status.
Government strengthens social support for the elderly with new services in Funchal
The Madeira Social Security Institute has signed an agreement with the Funchal Community Development Association to fund day and night centers.
Solar do Santo Nursing Home and Day Center receives over 7 million euros in funding
The Regional Secretariat for Inclusion, Labor and Youth has approved increased funding for the construction of the Solar do Santo Nursing Home and Day Center, creating 69 new places.
Extension of Integrated Continuing Care Network Contracts
Regional Legislative Decree no. 11/2026/M safeguards the continuity of financing contracts for the Integrated Continuing Care Network until June 30, 2026.