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“Longevity Revolution – Community Edition” programme kicks off in Fenais da Luz
“Longevity Revolution – Community Edition” programme kicks off in Fenais da Luz
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Portugal’s first fifth-generation surgical robot awarded to Autonomous Region of the Azores
Portugal’s first fifth-generation surgical robot awarded to Autonomous Region of the Azores
Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social
Regional Government welcomes achievement of RRP target with delivery of electric vehicles to Private Social Solidarity Institutions
Regional Government welcomes achievement of RRP target with delivery of electric vehicles to Private Social Solidarity Institutions
April 21, 2026
“Longevity Revolution – Community Edition” programme kicks off in Fenais da Luz
April 17, 2026
Portugal’s first fifth-generation surgical robot awarded to Autonomous Region of the Azores
April 15, 2026
Regional Government welcomes achievement of RRP target with delivery of electric vehicles to Private Social Solidarity Institutions
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Nota de Imprensa
April 21, 2026
“Longevity Revolution – Community Edition” programme kicks off in Fenais da Luz
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, will promote the first event under the “Longevity Revolution – Communities Edition” programme on May 2. It is aimed at the residents of the municipality of Ponta Delgada. The initiative runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fenais da Luz Cultural Centre, and is organised by the Regional Directorate for Health in partnership with the local Parish Council and the Casa do Povo de Fenais da Luz (private social solidarity institution). This event is part of the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Active and Healthy Ageing, which is included in the Regional Health Plan 2030. Its primary goal is to raise awareness within the community about adopting healthy lifestyles throughout the entire life cycle. The session is open to the entire population, regardless of age, and is based on a practical and participatory approach focused on the six pillars of a healthy lifestyle: a balanced diet, regular physical activity, mental wellbeing, quality sleep, positive social relationships and avoidance of risky behaviours. The initiative will feature family doctor Filipa Rebelo, who specialises in Lifestyle Medicine, and psychologist Patrícia Santos, who will provide moments of sharing, reflection and practical activities, promoting behavioural change as well as individual and community responsibility for health. The parish of Fenais da Luz has been selected as a pilot community for this programme. In this regard, the Azorean Government intends to gradually extend it to other communities in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, bringing public health policies closer to the people. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, pointed out that “this initiative reflects the Regional Government’s commitment to bringing health promotion closer to communities, encouraging every citizen to take an active role in improving their quality of life.” Participation is free and open to the community.
April 21, 2026
“Longevity Revolution – Community Edition” programme kicks off in Fenais da Luz
The Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Health and Social Security, will promote the first event under the “Longevity Revolution – Communities Edition” programme on May 2. It is aimed at the residents of the municipality of Ponta Delgada. The initiative runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fenais da Luz Cultural Centre, and is organised by the Regional Directorate for Health in partnership with the local Parish Council and the Casa do Povo de Fenais da Luz (private social solidarity institution). This event is part of the Regional Programme for the Promotion of Active and Healthy Ageing, which is included in the Regional Health Plan 2030. Its primary goal is to raise awareness within the community about adopting healthy lifestyles throughout the entire life cycle. The session is open to the entire population, regardless of age, and is based on a practical and participatory approach focused on the six pillars of a healthy lifestyle: a balanced diet, regular physical activity, mental wellbeing, quality sleep, positive social relationships and avoidance of risky behaviours. The initiative will feature family doctor Filipa Rebelo, who specialises in Lifestyle Medicine, and psychologist Patrícia Santos, who will provide moments of sharing, reflection and practical activities, promoting behavioural change as well as individual and community responsibility for health. The parish of Fenais da Luz has been selected as a pilot community for this programme. In this regard, the Azorean Government intends to gradually extend it to other communities in the Autonomous Region of the Azores, bringing public health policies closer to the people. The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, pointed out that “this initiative reflects the Regional Government’s commitment to bringing health promotion closer to communities, encouraging every citizen to take an active role in improving their quality of life.” Participation is free and open to the community.
Nota de Imprensa
April 17, 2026
Portugal’s first fifth-generation surgical robot awarded to Autonomous Region of the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, has approved the awarding of the tender for the procurement, installation and maintenance of a robotic surgery system for the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital, E.P.E.R. (HDES), a strategic investment that further modernises the Regional Health Service. The decision follows the Government Council Resolution no. 164-A/2025 of December 23, which authorised the expenditure and the launch of the corresponding international public tender, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Under the decision now taken, a contract has been awarded for the purchase, installation and maintenance of a robotic surgery system, for €2,415,000.00, and for the purchase, installation and maintenance of an operating table compatible with the robotic system, for €114,500.00; both amounts are subject to VAT at the legal rate in force. The system to be installed at HDES is the IS5000 – Intuitive da Vinci 5 model, the most advanced fifth-generation robotic surgery system, and the first of its kind to be procured in Portugal. This equipment incorporates more than 150 technological innovations, including high-definition three-dimensional visualisation, greater surgical precision and force feedback technology, enabling healthcare professionals to perform safer and more effective procedures. This technological breakthrough will bring direct benefits for patients, notably through the performance of minimally invasive surgeries, resulting in less trauma, fewer complications and shorter recovery times. For Mónica Seidi, “this investment represents a decisive step forward in the development of the Regional Health Service, placing the Azores at the forefront of technological innovation in healthcare at a national level, with clear benefits for the quality of care provided and patient safety.” The government official also emphasised that this initiative “strengthens the capacity of HEDES to respond across a range of surgical specialities, leading to better clinical outcomes and greater efficiency within the regional healthcare system.”
April 17, 2026
Portugal’s first fifth-generation surgical robot awarded to Autonomous Region of the Azores
The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, has approved the awarding of the tender for the procurement, installation and maintenance of a robotic surgery system for the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital, E.P.E.R. (HDES), a strategic investment that further modernises the Regional Health Service. The decision follows the Government Council Resolution no. 164-A/2025 of December 23, which authorised the expenditure and the launch of the corresponding international public tender, under the Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Under the decision now taken, a contract has been awarded for the purchase, installation and maintenance of a robotic surgery system, for €2,415,000.00, and for the purchase, installation and maintenance of an operating table compatible with the robotic system, for €114,500.00; both amounts are subject to VAT at the legal rate in force. The system to be installed at HDES is the IS5000 – Intuitive da Vinci 5 model, the most advanced fifth-generation robotic surgery system, and the first of its kind to be procured in Portugal. This equipment incorporates more than 150 technological innovations, including high-definition three-dimensional visualisation, greater surgical precision and force feedback technology, enabling healthcare professionals to perform safer and more effective procedures. This technological breakthrough will bring direct benefits for patients, notably through the performance of minimally invasive surgeries, resulting in less trauma, fewer complications and shorter recovery times. For Mónica Seidi, “this investment represents a decisive step forward in the development of the Regional Health Service, placing the Azores at the forefront of technological innovation in healthcare at a national level, with clear benefits for the quality of care provided and patient safety.” The government official also emphasised that this initiative “strengthens the capacity of HEDES to respond across a range of surgical specialities, leading to better clinical outcomes and greater efficiency within the regional healthcare system.”