PSD announced that it will revive legislative proposals related to improper access to the National Health Service (SNS), in a context of debate about the so-called "health tourism." Miguel Guimarães, from PSD, explained this position during the parliamentary discussion on the matter.
Susana Correia, from PS, warned that there is insufficient data to justify more restrictive measures, questioning the viability of PSD's proposals. The socialist defended the need for more evidence before changing the rules of access to the public health system.
Marta Silva, from Chega (CH), expressed concern about the pressure that improper access to the SNS is placing on public hospitals. The deputy located the problem from a perspective of system overload.
The debate arises at a time when the question of access to the SNS by non-resident citizens has been the subject of media and political attention in Portugal, with different parties presenting divergent positions on how to resolve the situation.
