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The Animal Ombudsman, João Henriques de Freitas, presented the activity report for the year 2025, in compliance with Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M. During the period under review, 302 new cases were initiated, with a resolution rate of 74.17%.
Funchal leads in the number of cases (131), followed by Santa Cruz (44) and Câmara de Lobos (30). The report also points out the lack of a dedicated budget, as stipulated in Regional Legislative Decree no. 12/2021/M, which limits the Ombudsman's intervention capacity.
The new Youth Volunteering Program regulation introduces regular and occasional modalities for young people aged 4 to 30.
The Madeira Social Security Institute has renewed the cooperation agreement with the Living Care Association to ensure the operation of the Câmara de Lobos nursing home.
The Regional Government of Madeira has approved program contracts to ensure the operation of 43 Casas do Povo and their representative association, ACAPORAMA, throughout 2026.