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Around 850 nurses needed for ULS, Health Minister says

RTP Notícias1 September 2026 at 16:30

The Health Minister announced that around 850 nurses are needed for the local health units. This information was shared today by the minister.

The Executive also plans to expand the working hours of these health professionals. The measure aims to meet the needs of local health units across the country.

This statement comes in the context of concerns about the lack of human resources in the health sector in Portugal.

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