Government hasn’t paid hospital for five months.
The Hospital da Prelada in Portugal is owed money by the government. The government is struggling to pay the hospital's debts. This is because of a lack of approval from the Council of Ministers.
The Hospital da Prelada, run by Misericórdia do Porto, has not received payment from the government for five months. The hospital has a debt of several million euros. Socialist deputies are asking for answers about why the payment is late. The ACSS says the Council of Ministers did not authorize the payment. The situation is causing problems for the government’s finances.
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Highlights
Hospital Unpaid for Five Months
The Hospital da Prelada has not received payment from the government for five months.
Government Demands Payment
The Portuguese government wants to pay the Hospital da Prelada.
Large Debt Exists
The hospital owes several million euros to the government.
Council of Ministers Blocked Payment
Lack of authorization from the Council of Ministers is the reason.
SNS Involvement Highlights Issue
The Hospital da Prelada works for the National Health Service (SNS).