Healthcare

Azorean government calls for waste reduction in healthcare as new health unit opens in São Miguel

Azorean President José Manuel Bolieiro announced a push against waste in the regional health service while inaugurating the new Livramento and São Roque Health Unit in Ponta Delgada, built with 5.6 million euros in PRR funds. He also stated that the 2027 regional budget will fund the construction of a new health center in Ribeira Grande.

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If you live in São Miguel, the new Livramento and São Roque health unit opens with four doctors and 99% family doctor coverage for its area, while a future health center is planned for Ribeira Grande.

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