The Madeira Regional Health Service (Sesaram) announced that four cases of tuberculosis were identified in the residential area of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, adjacent to the west of Funchal.
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04/11/2026
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O Madeira Regional Health Service (Sesaram) announced that four cases of tuberculosis were identified in the residential area of the municipality of Câmara de Lobos, adjacent to the west of Funchal.
In a statement released on Tuesday night, Sesaram said that this situation is being monitored by the Public Health Unit and the health center of Câmara de Lobos, and appropriate prevention and control measures were adopted.
It indicated that the affected were isolated and the clinical situation is being monitored and epidemiological investigation is still ongoing.
The Madeiran health service also activated the contingency plan and reinforced prevention measures.
“ To date, the functioning of the services remains regular, with no impact on the care response provided to the users ", said in the same note.
The health center of the municipality Camara-Lobense also “also provided spaces for screening and healthcare for identified patients”, he said.