Healthcare
Health professionals warn about the pressure of medical tourism on the SNS
Doctors and clinical directors are calling attention to an increase in foreign individuals traveling to Portugal specifically to utilize public health services, many of whom leave unpaid debts. Professionals claim the situation is putting significant strain on the National Health Service (SNS).
Why it mattersWhile this reports a systemic issue rather than a new rule, ongoing pressures on the public health system can lead to stricter administrative checks for non-residents and increased scrutiny on access to services.
