Carlos Cortes, President of the Portuguese Medical Association, publicly criticized the lack of ambition in measures to strengthen the National Health Service. The official considered that the established objectives are insufficient to meet the needs of the Portuguese population.
The President argued that the main objective should be to guarantee a family doctor for all Portuguese people. Currently, according to the data mentioned, just over 80% of the population has access to a family doctor.
Carlos Cortes warned that the current target does not reflect the ambition needed for a quality public health system. The President's position comes in the context of debate about NHS priorities and health policies in Portugal.
