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"There are people who arrive at the airport and come to the hospital"Photo by ArtisticOperations on Pexels
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"There are people who arrive at the airport and come to the hospital"

Observador13 September 2026 at 21:56

Sandra Cavaco, responsible for one of the most pressured hospitals in the region, revealed that 40% of patients who use the facility are foreigners. This reality places additional pressure on local health services.

The official admitted that health tourism represents "a problem" for the hospital. The phenomenon means that many people arrive at the airport and go directly to the hospital, significantly increasing demand for emergency and inpatient services.

Sandra Cavaco stated that she has a plan prepared to face the winter period, when pressure on hospital services tends to increase even further. The plan aims to meet the increased demand while maintaining the quality of care provided.

The health tourism phenomenon has been growing, creating significant challenges for hospitals that face resource and capacity limitations in the face of demand that exceeds the resident population.

Why this matters

Residents of the Algarve face longer waiting times and reduced access to health services when hospitals are overloaded with foreign patients. This issue particularly affects the region's preparedness for winter, when healthcare needs typically increase. The situation raises questions about the sustainability of the local health system in the face of tourist demand.

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