Radiotherapy service still closed in Évora: Cancer patients are directed to other cities

The reopening of the radiotherapy unit at Évora Hospital will depend on the completion of technical testing of the new devices and obtaining the necessary licenses.

Unidade Local de Saúde do Alentejo Central (ULSAC) announced that the unit was not permanently closed, but has been temporarily out of service since June 1 due to extensive technological renovation. citeturn0search9turn2search6

Patients receive treatment in other centers

Cancer patients who need treatment during the period when the radiotherapy unit is closed are referred to other health centers to ensure that their access to the service is not completely cut off.

According to ULSAC's statement, the aim is to ensure that patients' treatments continue in external centers during the renewal period.

This makes transportation and treatment organization important, especially for patients living in Alentejo and needing regular radiotherapy sessions. citeturn0search9

Hospital: Planned modernization, not permanent closure

The health institution particularly emphasizes that the current situation should not be considered as the end of radiotherapy service.

The unit was temporarily closed on June 1 to completely renew the devices and modernize the technological infrastructure.

According to ULSAC, the aim of the new systems is to provide higher safety, precision and effectiveness in treatments. citeturn2search6

Technical conditions rather than exact date for opening there is

The date when the unit will start accepting patients again does not depend only on the completion of construction or device installation.

In healthcare services where ionizing radiation is used, such as radiotherapy, new equipment must be technically verified, safety checks must be carried out and relevant legal permits must be completed.

ULSAC therefore states that the resumption of service will occur after the necessary tests and licensing process are completed. citeturn0search9

The most important point for patients is that the unit is not permanently closed, but the technical and regulatory conditions for the resumption of the radiotherapy service in Évora are expected to be completed at this stage, rather than a definitive timetable.

Resources

Postal — Cristina Mendonça, September 9, 2026: Radioterapia de Évora só retoma tratamentos após testes e licenciamentos

O Digital / Lusa, 9 September 2026: Retoma de radioterapia em Évora condicionada à conclusão de testes e licenciamentos