Mónica Seidi praises transfer of patients to HDES Modular Structure - Communication

Secretaria Regional da Saúde e Segurança Social

The Regional Secretary for Health and Social Security, Mónica Seidi, is deeply proud of the smooth transfer of patients still admitted to CUF Hospital to the Modular Structure of the Hospital do Divino Espírito Santo (HDES).

"24 patients were transferred without incident, which was our expectation but unforeseen events can happen. Fortunately, it was not the case; it was an absolute success," she said.

The emergency service in São Miguel is now operating at the Modular Hospital, and all Regional Health Service services have left CUF Hospital. Visits to inpatients have also resumed as of today, February 6.

Mónica Seidi thanked "the professionals who, once again and in record time, did an outstanding job in this transfer of patients, both critical and non-critical, involving health workers, drivers, firefighters, the Divino Espírito Santo Hospital Disaster Committee, administrative and ancillary services, among others."

"Everyone did their best and the result was a smooth and uneventful transfer," she emphasised.

She also thanked CUF Hospital "as it opened its doors without hesitation from the outset, demonstrating its professionalism and a sense of solidarity, for which we express our heartfelt thanks."

The Regional Government stresses that, although the normal functioning of the emergency services has been restored, the population should always call the Azores Health Line on 808 24 60 24. It was reinforced on January 12 with another two nurses during peak call times.