The article discusses recent announcements by Portugal's Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, regarding the decentralization of healthcare services. In March, three new regional emergency units for obstetrics and gynecology will open, located near Lisbon, coinciding with the closure of similar services in Barreiro. The initiative aims to improve healthcare access, but it has not convinced many doctors and nurses, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these changes. Additionally, there are plans for private management of health centers later this year.