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Government reinforces medical career with 350 annual vacancy competition

Diário de Coimbra31 August 2026 at 15:00

The Portuguese Government decided to reinforce the medical career with the opening of 350 annual vacancies for doctors. This measure was formalized through an order published today in Diário da República.

The vacancies are intended for filling positions in the medical career, contributing to the reinforcement of human resources in the health sector. This decision comes in the context of continuous efforts to strengthen the NHS.

The publication of the order in Diário da República formalizes the Executive's commitment to valuing and stabilizing medical professionals. The number of 350 annual vacancies represents an investment in the sustainability of public health services.

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