Brava: People outraged by the lack of a radiology technician, a situation that has dragged on for more than four months

The complaints have been constant and have gained a voice in the media, where users like António Lopes and Mariazinha Gomes have expressed their indignation. One case reported by António Lopes refers to a relative who suffered an accident and was unable to undergo an X-ray examination in Brava, being forced to go to Fogo to get the proper diagnosis and treatment. "The measure was to go to the island of Fogo so that the patient could receive better care and undergo the procedure to better understand his health situation. The Ministry of Health should pay more attention to health on the island of Brava, because in these circumstances we're going from bad to worse," the patient said.

The lack of a radiology technician seriously compromises the Brava health unit's ability to respond, especially in situations of trauma or other conditions that require diagnostic imaging.

In addition to the lack of an X-ray technician, the community of Nossa Senhora do Monte, on the same island, is also asking for the frequent presence of a doctor at the local health center, questioning the reason for the withdrawal of the professional who used to work there regularly. Users point out that the presence of a doctor would prevent them from traveling to the town of Nova Sintra for routine consultations.

The population strongly appeals to the Ministry of Health to urgently resolve the situation of the radiology technician and strengthen medical care on the island, ensuring that the inhabitants of Brava have access to essential health care without having to resort to the costly and difficult inter-island travel.

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