UTAO alerta para “risco” de derrapagem no SNS em 2027, após “desvios grandes” neste ano

Sofia Terlica from UTAO warns of potential budget overruns in the SNS by 2027, highlighting reliance on fuel fraud reduction and SNS management. The government anticipates a small surplus of 275 million euros, but risks remain due to international uncertainties and significant deviations in health spending. UTAO has identified 3.762 billion euros in budgetary reserves, with concerns about public employment growth and its economic impact. The upcoming absence of the Recovery and Resilience Plan may lead to a 30% drop in public investment, although private investment could offset some losses. Terlica emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of health sector expenditures, given past overspending.