Hospital services news in Portugal

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Inappropriate hospitalisations now account for 13.9% of patients in public hospitals, compared to 11.1% two years ago and 11.7% in 2025.

cnnportugal.iol.pt23 Apr

The hospital unit had previously stated that the 32-year-old patient had fled.

Correio da Manhã21 Apr

Hospitals are cancelling surgeries due to the increased pressure from flu cases, coinciding with a general strike taking place today.

Público11 Dec

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