Portugal’s Minister of Health, Ana Paula Martins, has attributed difficulties in accessing family doctors to immigration levels, claiming it obscures the government’s success in hiring physicians. Martins stated that immigration is masking positive progress in healthcare staffing. She also expressed frustration with media coverage of the issue, defending the government’s efforts. Despite challenges, the Minister affirmed a commitment to improving healthcare access, stating that abandoning efforts is not a viable solution. The comments come amid ongoing concerns about the availability of primary care physicians across the country. The Minister did not provide specific data linking immigration to the reported access issues.