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"We need to have courage" to overcome a "painful period" in HealthPhoto by doilersanjuan on Pexels
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"We need to have courage" to overcome a "painful period" in Health

CNN Portugal15 September 2026 at 18:20

On the day marking the 47th anniversary of the National Health Service, Andrea Lima, president of the "Health Forum XXI", stated that it is necessary to "rethink what is the SNS we need". The official warned that the Health sector is going through a "painful period" that requires courage to be overcome. The forum she leads aims to contribute to the debate and reflection on the future of the health system in Portugal.

Why this matters

Portuguese readers are directly affected by the quality and functioning of the SNS, which is the public health system that serves the entire population. The recognition of a "painful period" suggests concrete difficulties such as prolonged waiting times, lack of professionals or insufficient resources, which impacts citizens' access to healthcare. This reflection comes in the context of the SNS anniversary, underscoring the need to debate the future of an essential service.

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