Real Hospital Português

Real HospitalPortuguês, also known as RHP, is a healthcare institution headquartered in Brazil. The organisation provides medical care to patients, including diagnostic examinations. Its operational functions encompass appointment scheduling, inventory management, and reception services for patients and companions. The hospital delivers these services to individuals seeking healthcare within its catchment area in Brazil. Real Hospital Português communicates with the public through social media channels to share updates about its operations. The institution emphasises maintaining continuity of patient care even during adverse events. It collaborates with internal teams and external specialists to address technical and administrative challenges.

In August 2024, Real Hospital Português experienced a cyberattack that disrupted access to patient exam results, appointment scheduling, inventory management, and reception systems. The hospital publicly acknowledged the incident via social media, stating that it was implementing measures to mitigate impacts while preserving patient care. Patients and their companions reported confusion stemming from limited communication about the service outage. Following the disclosure, the Civil Police’s cybercrime unit launched an investigation to determine the attack’s scope and identify the perpetrators. The event highlighted the hospital’s reliance on digital infrastructure for core administrative and clinical workflows. Real Hospital Português continues to work with internal and external specialists to restore normal operations.