The Portuguese unicorn Sword Health has partnered with the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS) to offer remote, AI-driven physiotherapy across all public hospitals and health centers. The service will be available to patients at no cost, marking a significant integration of private health technology into the public sector.
Sword Health to provide AI physiotherapy in public hospitals
Thursday, 18 June 2026AI summary
Context & Explainers
ULS Alto Ave is the Alto Ave Local Health Unit (Unidade Local de Saúde do Alto Ave), a public body that runs hospitals and some primary-care services for the Ave area in northern Portugal. It is part of the National Health Service (Serviço Nacional de Saúde or SNS), and recent staff strikes have affected overtime and complementary work, so residents should check local hospital notices before visiting.
