National Health Service indicators for the 2026-2028 period reveal that family doctor access will remain stagnant, with millions of Portuguese people continuing without an assigned doctor. NHS response times are also not expected to show significant improvements in the coming years.
The forecast indicates a worsening of the NHS negative balance through 2028, highlighting deteriorating financial and operational conditions in Portugal's public healthcare system. This situation persists despite increased spending on human resources.
However, adding to this negative outlook is a positive note: indicators point to improvements in cancer screenings. Nevertheless, this positive development is insufficient to compensate for the persistent difficulties in accessing primary healthcare.
