SNS registers 10.77 million enrolled users, with a family doctor coverage rate of 87%
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SNS registers 10.77 million enrolled users, with a family doctor coverage rate of 87%

Expresso29 August 2026 at 08:33

The Portuguese National Health Service currently registers 10.77 million enrolled users. This number represents a significant milestone in Portuguese health coverage.

The family doctor coverage rate reaches 87%, meaning the vast majority of enrolled users have access to an assigned family doctor.

The health services administration concluded a structural reform that allows obtaining more detailed information about those enrolled in primary healthcare. This reform also makes it possible to identify users who meet the conditions for family doctor coverage.

With this more precise information, health authorities can adapt available resources to the effective needs of the population, making SNS management more efficient and targeted.

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