Hospital de Todos os Santos

The Hospital de Todos os Santos (Hospital of All Saints in English) has finally begun construction in Marvila. Featuring a large-scale infrastructure and advanced technology, this hospital will replace six healthcare units in the city and will integrate a university area, establishing itself as a key hub for healthcare provision and medical training in Lisbon.

The Hospital de Todos os Santos, also known as the Hospital de Lisboa Oriental (HLO in Portuguese, for Lisbon Eastern Hospital), finally began to be built in early 2025 in Marvila, Lisbon, and it will be one of the largest and most modern hospitals in the country, marking a significant advancement in healthcare provision in the region.

The management contract, signed in February 2024 with a consortium led by Mota-Engil following a tender launched in 2017, covers the hospital’s management under a public-private partnership. It includes the design, project, construction, financing, conservation, maintenance and operation of the building.

The design and construction contract, currently being carried out by Mota-Engil Engenharia e Construção, is valued at approximately €350 million, with a contribution of €100 million from the Plan of Recovery and Resilience (PRR).

This new hospital will have a gross area of approximately 240,000 m², distributed across three parcels interconnected by aerial walkways over existing roads, ensuring an efficient and functional organisation of hospital services. One of these parcels will be dedicated to education, including a university that will enhance training and research in the healthcare area.

The installed capacity will be 849 beds, which can be expanded to 1,065 in contingency situations. Additionally, the hospital will have 2,998 parking spaces to accommodate the needs of patients, visitors and healthcare professionals. The complex will also have a helipad, reinforcing the capacity to respond to emergencies.

The construction of the hospital involves a vast amount of large-scale engineering works. It will require the excavation of over 350,000 m³ of soil, the use of 110,000 m³ of concrete and the installation of 477,000 m² of formwork.

The structure will also include 13,300 tonnes of steel and 15,000 linear metres of foundation piles, ensuring the building's stability and safety. Regarding interior finishes, 165,000 m² of false ceilings, 252,000 m² of vinyl flooring, and 287,000 m² of plasterboard partition walls will be installed, among others.

One of the innovative aspects of the project is the incorporation of a base isolation system for seismic protection, as recommended by the Court of Auditors during the approval review process. This solution, to be implemented in the services and inpatient areas of Parcel A, reinforces the structural safety of the hospital in the event of earthquakes, ensuring that the infrastructure remains operational even during significant seismic activity.

The Hospital de Todos os Santos also focuses on sustainability, with the installation of around 12,000 m² of photovoltaic panels. This measure allows the hospital to achieve the NZEB20 (Nearly Zero Energy Building) classification, a European standard certifying buildings with nearly zero energy consumption, significantly reducing its environmental footprint.

The City Council of Lisbon has issued a favourable prior opinion on the project, giving its approval for the works to proceed. The hospital's location, between the Bela Vista and Chelas metro stations, ensures easy accessibility for patients and healthcare professionals, contributing to greater efficiency in medical care provision.

The project is scheduled for completion in December 2028, providing a modern and well-structured response to meet the needs of the population while bringing to an end a long cycle of unfulfilled promises and plans spanning nearly 40 years.