Azores 2027 Budget makes health a priority with 270 million euro reinforcement

The Azores regional government's preliminary 2027 budget proposes a 270 million euro increase in health sector funding, aiming to reach a total of 760 million euros to improve financial sustainability and payment times to suppliers. Plans include launching the public tender for the new Divino Espírito Santo Hospital in Ponta Delgada and upgrading health centers in Ribeira Grande, Lajes do Pico, São Roque do Pico, Velas, Nordeste, and Povoação.