Portugal’s National Health Service (SNS) strategic framework document, released Friday, projects no improvement in family doctor coverage through 2028. The percentage of users with assigned family doctors is predicted to remain at 85.37%, the same as it is currently in 2024. This forecast indicates a potential stagnation in access to primary healthcare services across the country. The document offers no projected increase despite ongoing concerns about healthcare accessibility. Experts suggest this lack of progress could exacerbate existing challenges in patient care and strain the healthcare system. The SNS’s lack of ambition to improve coverage is raising questions about future healthcare provisions for the Portuguese population. This static projection signals potential difficulties in fulfilling healthcare needs for a growing population.