What is Portugals infrastructure?
Government spending on healthcare in Portugal is higher than the EU average. A national health service was created in the late 1970s, but poor facilities and long waiting lists mean that access remains unequal. Because of this, spending by individuals on private healthcare is also high. British residents are entitled to Portuguese healthcare on production of a European Health Insurance Card. However comprehensive travel and medical insurance is always advised. EU development funds amounting to nearly €23 billion are helping to transform Portugal’s transport infrastructure. Projects include privatising TAP, the national airline, building a light train track and developing new road links.
