Joaquim Urbano Hospital

Category: Civil Architecture > Hospital

District: Porto > Porto > Porto > Quinta do Gama

Origin

Founded in 1884 in response to the risk of cholera. Initially a temporary hospital, it was created to face outbreaks of contagious diseases.

Evolution

Over the years, it reopened several times to treat outbreaks of plague, smallpox, typhus, and other serious diseases that affected Porto.

Specialization

For much of its existence, it was the main Portuguese hospital for the treatment of infectious and respiratory diseases, standing out in the fight against tuberculosis and HIV.

Name change

In 1914, it adopted the name "Hospital Joaquim Urbano," in honor of its first director, an important doctor in the area of public health.

Current activity

Since 2016, the hospital has ceased to function as a health center. Currently, it hosts social support initiatives, such as a support center for the homeless.

Location

Located in Bonfim, Porto, it is a place of historical relevance for those interested in the evolution of public health in the country.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt