The president of Paul do Mar Parish Council, Paulo Rodrigues, has clarified the situation at Praia da Quebrada after a woman and child reportedly came into contact with a sea anemone. In a social media post, Rodrigues expressed his sympathy for those affected but stressed that sea anemones are not…
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The Pain Unit at Madeira’s Regional Health Service (SESARAM) has performed a pioneering procedure using a high-density percutaneous electrode to treat patients living with chronic pain. The procedure, carried out for the first time at Dr Nélio Mendonça Hospital, combines the electrode with an advanced spinal cord stimulation system. According…
The walkway connecting Praia Formosa to Socorridos is closed to pedestrian traffic for preventive reasons. The measure was taken by the Metropolitan Development Society, in close coordination with the Maritime Police and the Municipal Civil Protection Service of Funchal. According to the institution’s press release, the decision is preventive and…
I read this article in JM-Madeira and thought it interesting. Madeira may be known for its levadas, dramatic coastline, good food and spring-like climate, but illness and accidents can happen in even the most idyllic destination. Gastroenteritis, a fall on a walking trail or an asthma attack can quickly turn…
Chega/Madeira has criticised SESARAM and the Regional Government after one of its regional deputies was refused access to a ward at the Dr João de Almada Hospital. Speaking outside the hospital, deputy Hugo Nunes said the party had requested the visit in advance to assess the conditions provided for patients…
Today, at the Ponta Gorda Bathing Complex, the ‘Smoke-Free Beach’ initiative was presented. The project brings together the Funchal Municipal Council (CMF), Frente MarFunchal and the Regional Health Directorate to promote healthier lifestyles and create safer, health-promoting environments. The initiative aims to prevent and discourage the use of tobacco and…
The Portuguese Institute of Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA) has placed a yellow weather warning for the mountainous regions of Madeira due to the hot weather. According to information released by the Institute, the weather alert will be in place from 03:00 tomorrow until 18:00 on the 1st of August. The…
The New Right has criticised the Regional Government’s announcement of a €13 million investment to create around 85 residential care places for older people, arguing that the figures raise questions about the management of public funds in Madeira. In a statement, the party’s regional coordinator, Paulo Azevedo, said the investment…
A man who left the São João de Deus Health Centre prompted a police response in Funchal on Tuesday, although the situation was resolved quickly, according to the Public Security Police (PSP). The Regional Command of the PSP said officers were called following reports of a disturbance near the Olimpo…
Around one in five children aged between five and 14 in Madeira was classified as obese in 2025, according to new figures released by the Regional Directorate of Statistics of Madeira (DREM). The data, published as part of the children’s module of the 2025 National Health Survey (INS), was collected…
The REAGIR party has argued that the inauguration of the Santa Clara Social Complex will do little to address Madeira’s chronic shortage of nursing home places, claiming that between 1,200 and 1,250 people remain on waiting lists for a place in a Residential Structure for the Elderly (ERPI). The movement…
The Legislative Assembly of Madeira’s 5th Commission for Health and Civil Protection, chaired by Joana Silva (PSD), has continued its examination of the regional ordinance governing the prescription of physiotherapy and rehabilitation treatments. The proposed changes would restrict the prescription of certain Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation treatments to specialists in…
A group of users, family members and concerned citizens from the Autonomous Region of Madeira has issued an open letter describing what it calls a situation of “extreme seriousness and humanitarian urgency” within the Non-Urgent Patient Transport Service operated by the Regional Health Service of Madeira (SESARAM, EPE). The signatories…
Madeiran police officers Marco Camacho and Diogo Sousa have been awarded the Public Security Award by the Public Security Police (PSP) in recognition of the courage and dedication they displayed while rescuing a family from a house threatened by fire in Madeira. According to the PSP, the incident occurred on…
The Judiciary Police (PJ) is investigating the death of a 66-year-old German woman following an incident on Tuesday afternoon in the municipality of Santana. The incident occurred near Estrada da Feiteira de Cima after an altercation between the woman and her 58-year-old Portuguese neighbour. According to information reported by DIÁRIO,…