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Carneiro marks 47 years of NHS with promise to defend and value it
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Carneiro marks 47 years of NHS with promise to defend and value it

Correio da Manhã15 September 2026 at 10:55

José Luís Carneiro commemorated the 47 years of the National Health Service (NHS) with a promise to defend and value it.

According to José Luís Carneiro, the NHS is one of the greatest achievements of Portuguese democracy and a concrete expression of the values of solidarity, equality and social justice.

Carneiro's speech comes in the context of the anniversary celebrations of the NHS, which turns 47 years old.

Why this matters

Readers are informed about the current Government's position regarding the NHS, an essential service that directly affects the lives of all Portuguese citizens through access to public healthcare. This declaration comes in the context of the anniversary celebrations of the system and reflects the executive's political stance regarding one of the pillars of the welfare state in Portugal.

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