Azores reach record number of patients on surgical waiting list in July
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Azores reach record number of patients on surgical waiting list in July

Correio da Manhã28 August 2026 at 14:22

The Azores registered a record number of patients on the surgical waiting list in the month of July. This value represents the highest since records have been available on the Regional Health Directorate's website. The situation reflects a worsening of waiting times for surgeries in the autonomous region. The Regional Health Directorate is the entity responsible for monitoring and publishing these statistical data.

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