The Medical Association declared that the objectives set for the National Health Service (SNS) are significantly below what was desired.
In parallel with this issue, other topics were addressed in the news. Related to health, it was mentioned that Dona Estefânia is facing a shortage of anesthetists, leading the Medical Association to request an urgent meeting with the Ministry of Health. Furthermore, there are reports of patients unable to undergo surgeries, while the executive director of the SNS refused to modify existing rules.
Other concerns in the health sector include the Portuguese Psychologists' Association's warning about difficulties in scheduling appointments at the SNS, and the Ministry of Finance gave the green light to hire nursing professionals.