# Hospitalization of former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hospitalization-of-former-portuguese-president-marcelo-rebel
> Updated: 2026-08-14T19:44:27.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 2.

On August 12, 2026, former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was hospitalized in Faro after losing consciousness while dining in Monte Gordo, Algarve. He was transported to the hospital by INEM for precautionary examinations.

Following his discharge later that evening, the former President attributed the episode to heat and intense physical activity. He expressed a commitment to better hydration in the future. The incident prompted criticism from the Union of Pre-Hospital Emergency Technicians (STEPH) regarding the reduction of INEM resources and ambulance capacities.

By August 14, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa issued an official statement expressing his gratitude to the clinical team from the Algarve Local Health Unit (ULS Algarve) and INEM for their assistance. He also thanked the current President of the Republic for messages of support.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-14: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanks Algarve medical staff

Former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanked healthcare workers in the Algarve after being hospitalized for an indisposition on August 12.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marcelo-rebelo-de-sousa-thanks-algarve-medical-staff

### 2026-08-12: Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa hospitalized after fainting in Algarve

Former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was hospitalized in Faro after a brief fainting spell in Monte Gordo. He has since been discharged, citing heat and physical exertion as causes.

16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marcelo-rebelo-de-sousa-hospitalized-after-feeling-unwell

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