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Number of patients waiting beyond maximum time limit surges

Observador9 September 2026 at 19:41

The number of patients on waiting lists for surgery beyond the maximum time guaranteed by the NHS increased by 18%, according to data mentioned in the article. This rise represents a significant worsening of the situation regarding waiting times in the Portuguese National Health Service.

Surgeries performed by the NHS recorded a sharp decline, contributing to this worsening of waiting lists. This reduction in surgical activity has a direct impact on the health system's capacity to respond to users within the legally established timeframes.

Hospital administrators have expressed concern about this situation, considering it worrying. These officials point to the Ministry of Health as responsible for managing and resolving this issue, criticizing how the ministry has handled the problem of waiting lists.

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