Minister attributes 2.679 billion euro SNS deficit to funding requirements

The Minister of Health stated that the projected 2.679 billion euro negative balance for the National Health Service (SNS) in 2027 represents estimated funding needs rather than a loss, including both current and capital expenditures. This projection follows an extraordinary 959.7 million euro reinforcement in 2026, with the government framing the 2027 budget as a prudent estimate prepared under conditions of economic uncertainty.