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Direção Regional da Saúde
Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Courses such as MRMI enable professionals to respond more effectively, stresses Mónica Seidi
Courses such as MRMI enable professionals to respond more effectively, stresses Mónica Seidi
November 12, 2025
Press release
October 31, 2025
Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
October 26, 2025
Courses such as MRMI enable professionals to respond more effectively, stresses Mónica Seidi
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Nota de Imprensa
November 12, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by MP António Lima regarding the haemodialysis service at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital (HDES), the Regional Health Authority would like to clarify the following: No application for the licensing of private healthcare facilities in the area of haemodialysis/dialysis has been submitted to the Regional Health Authority. The said company only holds licences for the wholesale distribution of medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. It should be noted that the Regional Directorate for Health, and not municipalities, is responsible for licensing any application for healthcare activities, whether public or private, by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Health. Regarding the haemodialysis service, as is public knowledge, the functional programme of the new HDES is currently under analysis. The Analysis Committee will evaluate the future operation of that service. It should be noted that, to date, no decision has been made in this regard and that it will be the responsibility of the Regional Government of the Azores. It is reiterated that any decision that may be taken regarding the haemodialysis service will have as its sole purpose the well-being of the users of the Regional Health Service and will not be based on ideological preconceptions.
November 12, 2025
Press release
Following statements made by MP António Lima regarding the haemodialysis service at the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital (HDES), the Regional Health Authority would like to clarify the following: No application for the licensing of private healthcare facilities in the area of haemodialysis/dialysis has been submitted to the Regional Health Authority. The said company only holds licences for the wholesale distribution of medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. It should be noted that the Regional Directorate for Health, and not municipalities, is responsible for licensing any application for healthcare activities, whether public or private, by technicians from the Regional Directorate for Health. Regarding the haemodialysis service, as is public knowledge, the functional programme of the new HDES is currently under analysis. The Analysis Committee will evaluate the future operation of that service. It should be noted that, to date, no decision has been made in this regard and that it will be the responsibility of the Regional Government of the Azores. It is reiterated that any decision that may be taken regarding the haemodialysis service will have as its sole purpose the well-being of the users of the Regional Health Service and will not be based on ideological preconceptions.
Nota de Imprensa
October 31, 2025
Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), an entity under the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, will hold the TOURO25 drill on November 6 and 8 on the island of Faial. This year's edition will feature a new format. For the first time, TOURO25 will combine thematic workshops followed by LIVEX practical exercises (movement of resources in the field) and joint training actions, contributing to a more integrated approach between technical training and field operations. The new model is designed to include a more educational aspect in the drill. It will enable participants to consolidate their knowledge, learn procedures and acquire skills in emergencies, while testing the response and coordination capacity of various agents within the Civil Protection System of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. This year's edition will take place in a scenario of adverse weather conditions, with intense and prolonged rainfall on the island of Faial, resulting in landslides. This situation will involve the evacuation of areas, multiple-victim accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. In addition to SRPCBA, around 20 entities are expected to participate: the Fire Brigades from the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial; the Horta City Council; the Regional Directorates for the Environment and Climate Action, Health and Public Works; the Institute for Social Security of the Azores; the National Maritime Authority; the Azores Operational Command; the Portuguese Red Cross; the National Republican Guard; the Public Security Police; and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere. The drill also features speakers from the Portuguese National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, the Lisbon Fire Brigade, the Centre for Information and Seismovolcanic Surveillance of the Azores and the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory, who will conduct themed workshops. TOURO is the largest regional civil protection drill organised by the SRPCBA.
October 31, 2025
Civil Protection organises TOURO25 drill in Faial with new format
The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), an entity under the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, will hold the TOURO25 drill on November 6 and 8 on the island of Faial. This year's edition will feature a new format. For the first time, TOURO25 will combine thematic workshops followed by LIVEX practical exercises (movement of resources in the field) and joint training actions, contributing to a more integrated approach between technical training and field operations. The new model is designed to include a more educational aspect in the drill. It will enable participants to consolidate their knowledge, learn procedures and acquire skills in emergencies, while testing the response and coordination capacity of various agents within the Civil Protection System of the Autonomous Region of the Azores. This year's edition will take place in a scenario of adverse weather conditions, with intense and prolonged rainfall on the island of Faial, resulting in landslides. This situation will involve the evacuation of areas, multiple-victim accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials. In addition to SRPCBA, around 20 entities are expected to participate: the Fire Brigades from the islands of São Jorge, Pico and Faial; the Horta City Council; the Regional Directorates for the Environment and Climate Action, Health and Public Works; the Institute for Social Security of the Azores; the National Maritime Authority; the Azores Operational Command; the Portuguese Red Cross; the National Republican Guard; the Public Security Police; and the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere. The drill also features speakers from the Portuguese National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority, the Lisbon Fire Brigade, the Centre for Information and Seismovolcanic Surveillance of the Azores and the Regional Civil Engineering Laboratory, who will conduct themed workshops. TOURO is the largest regional civil protection drill organised by the SRPCBA.