Madeira is facing an outbreak of impetigo, a contagious skin infection. According to RTP-Madeira, there are 11 suspected cases so far, of which seven have been confirmed by the Regional Health Service. RTP-Madeira also adds that the Francisco Franco Secondary School has the highest number of incidences. Samantha Gannon info…
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Covid-19 tests in Madeira cost more than 15 million euros, but the contract programmed for the execution disrespected the principles of competition and transparency, concluded an audit by the Court of Auditors released today. In a statement, the Court of Auditors (TdC) states that the contract for the execution of…
EasyJet flight EZY3202, departing from Edinburgh, Scotland to Tenerife, was forced to make an emergency landing at Porto Santo airport, due to an incident on board with a passenger. The plane landed on the runway in Porto Santo on Friday at 17:00, and the situation was resolved an hour later,…
A study that analyzed different cases of the epidemic in Africa concluded that the new variant of monkeypox (Mpox) is transmitted mainly between humans, while the older version is transmitted mainly by animals. The study published Thursday in the Cell Journal shows that the disease follows different patterns. Several epidemics…
The Vice President of the Living Care Association, responsible for managing Lar da Bela Vista in Funchal, admitted today that those living in the home were given baths via a kettle of hot water but assured that hygiene standards had been met. In a parliamentary hearing at the Permanent Commission…
The National Health Service (SNS) pharmacists strike had a general adhesion of 92% at a national level, according to the National Union of Pharmacists (SNF). “Madeira topped the scales with a 96%” adherence, the President of the union, Henrique Reguengo, told Lusa reporters. “Pharmacists are on strike between today and…
Adherence to the strike by SESARAM pharmacists reached 100%. In view of the strike called by the National Union of Pharmacists, “the minimum services were provided by four pharmacists.” In a statement, SESARAM noted: “SESARAM recognises the right to strike on the part of pharmacists, but joining the strike has…
Applications for the Green Key Programme are now open, with the deadline for new applications ending on the 31st of January 2025 and application renewals up to the 28th of February 2025. Those companies that receive the ‘Green Key’ award fulfill a demanding set of environmental requirements. These promote responsible…
The Executive of the Funchal City Council (CMF) presented on Tuesday afternoon its proposal for a Municipal Regulation on the Opening Hours of Noisy Establishments and Activities, which contains significant changes in relation to the one in force, which dates back to 2015. Cristina Pedra, the President of the CMF…
Last year, 18 tonnes of medicines were thrown away. During his visit to CFARMA, the President of Madeira, Miguel Albuquerque said this is a monumental waste and argues that it is urgent to raise awareness among the population of the need to reduce the consumption of medicines. He further went…
The PS-Madeira said, in a statement, that they are concerned about the increase in the number of cases where hospital patients become infected by superbugs in the Region. Therefore, they want details from the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection covering ‘superbug’ infections over the last five years as…
The ADN Party – National Democratic Alternative, has alerted the Health and Regional Inspection Authorities to a “public health problem that needs urgent and effective intervention, whether in the commercial areas that package and sell eggs, the transport companies that deliver them and most importantly, egg farmers.” According to a…
The Seasonal Vaccination Campaign against Influenza and Covid-19: Autumn-Winter 2024-2025, began on the 18th of September in the Region and aims to protect the population during the winter, when acute viral infections are most common. “Vaccination is the most effective measure to prevent severe disease, hospitalisation, and death from infection,…
A Tuk Tuk wheel malfunction caused the crash and injury of one of its occupants on Avenida Sá Carneiro, in Funchal. According to a local news report, a 47-year-old man complained of pain and was eventually rescued and transported to the Dr. NĂ©lio Mendonça Hospital. In addition to the firefighters,…
Mackerel will be highlighted in a seminar that will take place on Thursday the 19th, at 9:30 am, in the MagalhĂŁes Auditorium of the Portuguese Institute Atmosphere and Sea (IPMA), in AlgĂ©s, in co-organisation with DOCAPESCA. According to a statement, shared on the IPMA website, this initiative “seeks to underline…