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Complementary Care Service moves to Carandá health center

Braga's Complementary Care Service (SAC) will move to the Carandá health center building starting Saturday, October 3, 2026. The service remains open on weekends and public holidays from 09:00 to 19:00 for non-emergency acute illness.

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If you live in Braga and need non-emergency medical care on a weekend or public holiday, you must go to the new Carandá location instead of the previous facility starting this Saturday.

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