The Brava Island Health Center calls for major interventions. A regrettable situation, with inoperative equipment and risk for patients

Anyone who visits the aforementioned Center may notice that the facilities at Hospital da Brava are in appalling conditions. Several parts of the building are leaking, resulting in leaks and damage to walls and ceilings. Additionally, many doors are in poor condition, posing a potential risk to the safety of patients and staff.

Dirt spreads throughout the hospital, suggesting a general lack of hygiene and maintenance. Witnesses claim that the situation resembles abandoned houses, with insects, mold, dust and debris accumulated in corridors and waiting rooms. Lack of adequate cleaning can pose serious risks to patients' health.

The precariousness of Hospital da Brava extends to its support equipment, many of which are inoperative or in precarious conditions. This puts effective and safe medical care at risk, directly affecting the quality of healthcare provided to the local community.

Residents of the island of Brava are deeply concerned about the situation at the hospital, as it is the only health center available on the island. The inability to receive adequate medical treatment can have serious implications for the health of the population, particularly in cases of emergency.

Local authorities are aware of this, and although pressured to take immediate action to address infrastructure, cleaning and maintenance issues, as well as to ensure that medical equipment is restored and replaced as necessary, they are doing little or nothing.

The current situation at Hospital da Brava is an urgent reminder of the need for investment in healthcare infrastructure in remote communities and the importance of ensuring that healthcare services are accessible, safe and of quality for all citizens.