As the Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, announced on the 9th of March to JM and RTP, the use of face masks is no longer mandatory in hospitals and health centres, except in exceptional circumstances.
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The Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, presided over yesterday's opening session of SESARAM's, "Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice - Safety, precocity, and precision in clinical practice."
In a statement, the Portuguese Labour Party (PTP), highlighted the region's lack of resources in combating drug addiction, violence, and homelessness.
Pedro Ramos, the Regional Secretary doe Health and Civil Protection, visited today the Occupational Health Service of SESARAM, as part of the vaccination campaign against influenza and covid-19.
The region's pre-hospital screening service, introduced in 2019, has been heavily criticised by those needing assistance, family members, and even emergency service staff themselves. The latter blame the current telephone service for delays in the response of fire crews.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos has aired his concerns about the new respiratory syndrome that is severely impacting emergency services in the U.S.
Yesterday, the 3rd of October, the regions health centres began their second phase of the Influenza Vaccination Campaign, which started in September with the vaccination of those in institutionalised care, health care professionals, and those working in social institutions, and are now expanding the role out to the rest of the population.
The Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, admitted today mask wearing in health centres etc. will remain in force for the foreseeable future, or at least until the end of the winter season.
From now on, all citizens aged 55 years and over will be eligible to receive the flu vaccine. In addition to this group, all those considered 'at risk or highly vulnerable', as well as health professionals will be vaccinated.
The blood reserve in the region has stabilised again, after a decline during the pandemic and, currently, "there are about 3,000 regular blood donors who guarantee about 6,000 donations per year."
Having said that waiting in an ambulance for four hours was reasonable, the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos held a press conference this afternoon, stating that the Bom Jesus Health Centre will provide emergency care/services between 4 pm and midnight.
The Regional Secretary of Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, said today that waiting for four hours in an ambulance is nothing!
Today, Pedro Ramos, the Regional Secretary of Health confirmed that all hospital visitors must produce both a Covid-19 digital vaccination certificate as well as proof of a negative test result.
On the 3rd of April, mandatory indoor mask wearing on mainland Portugal will cease, however, the President of the Regional Government, Miguel Albquerque, says that Madeira will not follow the recommendations of the Directorate-General for Health, and that he will wait for the Regional Director of Health to give the all clear.
An announcement was made this morning by the Regional Secretary for Health and Civil Protection, Pedro Ramos, at the presentation of the Regional League Against Cancer, Março Azul campaign, confirming that 90,000 Madeirans, aged between 50 and 74, will be called forward during the first semester of this year to undergo colorectal cancer screening.