# ULS Almada-Seixal abortion service suspension

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uls-almada-seixal-abortion-service-suspension
> Updated: 2026-09-10T17:33:15.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The ULS Almada-Seixal health unit suspended voluntary termination of pregnancy (IVG) consultations starting August 10, citing a lack of human resources. 

Patient commissions raised concerns that redirecting patients to private clinics in Lisbon creates bureaucratic hurdles. The health unit described the suspension as a temporary measure intended to ensure safe responses through a protocol with an establishment recognized by the Directorate-General of Health, stating they expect a resolution shortly.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: ULS do Algarve denies banning employees from medical studies

The ULS do Algarve denied claims it prevents employees from studying medicine, stating previous comments were taken out of context. Officials are now discussing support to retain medical students.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uls-do-algarve-denies-banning-employees-from-medical-studies

### 2026-08-17: ULS Almada-Seixal suspends abortion consultations

User commissions in Almada and Seixal have denounced the suspension of abortion consultations at ULS Almada-Seixal, citing human resource shortages and potential bureaucratic barriers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uls-almada-seixal-suspends-abortion-consultations

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