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Traditional "Rega da Oliveira" Olive Tree Watering Ceremony to Celebrate the 47th Anniversary of the NHS

Diário de Coimbra12 September 2026 at 17:45

The Central Regional Section of the Portuguese Medical Association and the League of Friends of the University of Coimbra Hospitals are promoting a traditional initiative called the "Rega da Oliveira" (Olive Tree Watering), which will take place next Tuesday.

This celebration marks the 47 years of the Portuguese National Health Service.

The event brings together healthcare professionals and other figures in a symbolic activity that is repeated annually around this time.

The initiative aims to pay tribute to the NHS, which was founded in 1979, thus completing almost five decades of existence.

Why this matters

This news is of interest to readers in the Coimbra region because it announces a symbolic event celebrating the anniversary of the NHS, an institution fundamental to healthcare access. The ceremony involves doctors and the local hospital community, demonstrating the commitment of healthcare professionals to the values of public service. This tradition reinforces the bond between healthcare professionals and the population they serve.

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