Healthcare
Health budget to fall 1.5% in 2027 State Budget due to end of PRR funds
The 2027 State Budget allocates 17.858 billion euros to the Health Ministry, a 1.5% decrease compared to the estimated 18.125 billion euros for 2026, largely driven by the conclusion of EU recovery funds (PRR). The budget relies on 15.452 billion euros in tax revenue, while maintaining government commitments to tackle waiting lists and improve access to family doctors and external healthcare contracting.
Why it matters
If you rely on the public health system (SNS), the 1.5% budget reduction for next year raises questions about whether pending improvements to waiting lists and family doctor allocations will actually be delivered.CNN PortugalRead original ↗
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