New Health Extension in Granja, Mourão, nearing completion

Technical visit brought together entities to define next steps and ensure equipment for the new primary care unit.

Generic image of a health center under construction with scaffolding and building materials. Blue sky with clouds. Portuguese architectural elements.
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Generic image of a health center under construction with scaffolding and building materials. Blue sky with clouds. Portuguese architectural elements.

The future Health Extension for the parish of Granja, in Mourão, is closer to opening its doors. A technical visit on October 13, 2026, brought together the governing bodies of the Local Health Unit of Central Alentejo (ULSAC), the Municipality of Mourão, and the Parish Council of Granja to assess the progress of the work and define the next steps.

Following the completion of the construction work, the meeting served to evaluate equipment needs and ensure coordination between the various entities. The aim is for the space to be quickly furnished with the basic material necessary for its full operation, strengthening primary healthcare services in the parish by the end of the current year.
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"This visit reflects ULSAC's continuous commitment to bringing healthcare closer to our community, ensuring modern and functional infrastructure. Close cooperation with local authorities, particularly the Municipality of Mourão and the Parish Council of Granja, is fundamental to ensure that this new space is properly equipped and operational as soon as possible, responding to the needs of the local population with quality."

Carlos Gomes · President of the ULSAC Board of Directors
The delegation included the ULSAC Board of Directors, led by Dr. Carlos Gomes, the Mayor of Mourão Municipality, João Fortes, accompanied by the Vice-Mayor, Maria Luísa Ralo, and Councillor Ana Farias, as well as the President of the Granja Parish Council, Luís Leandro, and the Parish Council Secretary, Ana Carolina.
Based on information from the official source: ULS do Alentejo Central (Hospital do Espírito Santo de Évora) (28/10/2026)