Healthcare in Portugal 2026: Complete Guide for Expats
Everything expats need to know about healthcare in Portugal — public SNS system, private options, insurance, costs, and registration.
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Nurses Set 20 March Strike as Career Dispute with Ministry of Health Reaches Breaking Point
Portugal's nurses have a strike date. The Portuguese Nurses Union (SEP) announced on Wednesday that it will call its members out on 20 March, covering both morning and afternoon shifts across the country's public hospitals and health centres. The...
Portugal's SNS at a Crossroads: What the 2026 Healthcare Reforms Mean for Expats and Residents
Portugal's National Health Service is undergoing its most significant restructuring in decades. New hospital networks, private partnerships, and telehealth expansion — here's what changes in 2026 and what expats need to do now.