Maria Filomena Mina, long-serving doctor in Santo da Serra, dies at 72

Maria Filomena Mina, a family physician known as the ‘doctor of the people,’ has passed away at the age of 72. She dedicated approximately 40 years of service to the Santo da Serra Health Center in Madeira, Portugal, where she began her career in 1985.

Throughout her career, Mina was recognized for her deep connection to the community of Santo António da Serra, supporting multiple generations of families. Her work was noted for going beyond standard medical consultations, including assisting patients with health management, vaccine reminders, and providing support to vulnerable individuals.

In recognition of her legacy, the CDS-PP party submitted a vote of condolence to the President of the Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Local authorities also noted that her impact is memorialized in the local toponomy through the Rua Dra. Filomena Mina.