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Ambulance services suspend slow-march protest after being included in fuel cost support

Ambulance companies have suspended their planned slow-march protest following the government's decision to include them in fuel subsidy support. The Portuguese Ambulance League will now begin negotiations with the government regarding other sector issues, including payment delays from NHS (SNS) institutions, with the first meeting scheduled for 26 October.

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While the immediate protest disruption is cancelled, the sector is entering negotiations over operational payments from the national health service, which could impact the stability of patient transport services if unresolved.

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