Update: The government has signed a negotiation agreement with the Federação Nacional dos Médicos (National Federation of Doctors) and reiterated it will not give up on finding consensus with healthcare professionals. This follows earlier announcements that talks would begin over medical‑career issues; the agreement may reduce short‑term strike risks but does not yet detail concrete concessions. Expats who rely on Portuguese public healthcare should monitor negotiations for any service disruptions or policy changes.