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Nearly 5,000 complaints filed against health services in nine months

Complaints against health services in Portugal rose by 23% in the first nine months of 2026, reaching nearly 5,000. The rise is attributed to a shift in consumer behavior regarding how people engage with and demand health services.

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This trend confirms that users of the Portuguese healthcare system, including private services, are increasingly vocal about service quality, indicating that you should not hesitate to file a formal complaint if you experience systemic issues or poor care.

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