The Minister of Health considered the National Health Service (NHS) an unfinished work during the celebrations of the institution's 47th anniversary in Coimbra. The minister highlighted that the NHS represents a public service that has been built day after day, stone upon stone, by thousands of anonymous health professionals.
In her speech, the minister praised the NHS founder, António Arnaut, recognizing his fundamental role in creating this public health institution in Portugal. The celebration served as a moment to acknowledge both the history and the journey of the national health service.
The minister emphasized that health professionals, although anonymous, have demonstrated a strong commitment and dedication in the continuous construction of the NHS. This vision of an unfinished work suggests that the NHS continues in constant evolution and development.



