The Medical Association and the Portuguese Societies of Gynecology and Endocrinology are calling for an integrated approach and specialized care for menopause within the National Health Service (SNS). The government has responded by pledging to develop new programs to address these identified shortcomings.
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Family doctors and nurses have reported repeated errors and technical failures in the electronic system used to register vaccines in the National Health Service (SNS). These issues are hindering the correct logging and monitoring of patient vaccination records.
The Medical Association (Ordem dos Médicos) has proposed five reforms for the National Health Service (SNS), including creating an agency for AI and health technology to standardize digital tools across hospitals. Other proposals include integrating health impact assessments into public policies, updating medical career progression, launching a program to attract doctors back from abroad, and mandating the early publication of SNS job vacancies by the end of February and September each year.
The government has authorized the exceptional hiring of up to 150 permanent doctors across SNS hospital units and oncology institutes (IPOs) to address urgent staffing needs. Hospitals must apply through the SNS Executive Directorate by 31 December 2026, providing justification for the vacancy and the anticipated financial impact. The measure aims to reduce reliance on temporary service providers and overtime.