Forensic Nursing Project Wins Elvas Participatory Budget

Ana Sofia Alves' "PRESERVA" initiative from Santa Luzia Hospital in Elvas was chosen by citizens with 246 votes.

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The project “PRESERVA – Because every trace counts”, by nurse Ana Sofia Alves from Santa Luzia Hospital in Elvas, won the Elvas Participatory Budget 2026, receiving 246 votes.

The initiative aims to enhance Forensic Nursing, emphasizing the importance of correct evidence preservation and strengthening the response capacity to violence situations through an innovative and community-oriented approach.
According to the author, the project originated from the desire to develop a useful and differentiating solution in this field, transforming professional knowledge into direct benefit for the population. The proposal was recognized by the citizens of Elvas, who elected it as the winner of the 2026 edition of the Participatory Budget.
The ULS Alto Alentejo congratulated the professional on her achievement, highlighting the pioneering nature, innovation, and positive impact the project could generate in the community upon its realization.
The institution congratulates nurse Ana Sofia Alves for this distinction, which demonstrates the talent, dedication, and innovative capacity of its professionals, serving the community and contributing to the development of differentiated health responses.
Based on information from the official source: ULS do Alto Alentejo (16/10/2026)