Patients in Portuguese hospitals are facing long wait times, exceeding nine hours in some cities like Lisbon, Coimbra, and Portimão, due to high demand and labor shortages. The situation is exacerbated by a recent outbreak of bird flu, which has increased pressure on health services. Despite some improvements reported by health officials, challenges remain as many emergency services are closed or operating at reduced capacity. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)