What is healthcare like in Madeira?

What is healthcare like in Madeira, Portugal? Madeira has three major public hospitals. Public healthcare in Portugal is both affordable and very good. If you are a Portuguese resident, you will have access to the Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS) in return for a small fee.



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