Healthcare
SNS spending is increasing, but healthcare outcomes are not improving
Despite a government discourse of budgetary restraint, SNS expenditure grew in 2026. Data for the first half of 2026 shows a 4.2% decrease in surgeries compared to the same period in 2025, alongside a decline in the number of first-time hospital appointments.
Why it matters
If you rely on the public health service (SNS), these figures indicate a systemic trend of rising costs coupled with lower access to surgeries and first-time specialist consultations.PúblicoRead original ↗
