The situation is due to unmet social needs and a lack of beds in continuing care. Álvaro Almeida says the 1,500 beds scheduled to open in the coming months will not be ready in time for the peak of the flu season.
Director of the SNS warns of nearly 3,000 unnecessary hospital admissions
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- 09:00 — Hospitals with waiting times above recommended levels9:15am, 24 Dec 2025 • Observador
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- 07:00 — High waiting times in Portugal's National Health Service (SNS)7:38am, 24 Dec 2025 • RTP Notícias
