Technical issues within the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS) computer systems are still causing delays in prescription processing and appointment access. While the Shared Services of the Ministry of Health (Serviços Partilhados do Ministério da Saúde or SPMS) reports that systems are generally functioning, unions warn that disruptions persist in regions including Alentejo and Greater Lisbon.
Update: IT failures continue to disrupt NHS health services
Union sources confirmed that as of this weekend, specific locations still face technical barriers preventing the processing of digital medical prescriptions.
