Oscar Gaspar, VP of the Confederation of Portuguese Industry (CIP), president of the Portuguese Association of Private Hospitalization and former secretary of state for health (2009-2011), provides an informative insight into the state of Portugal's healthcare system. Through compelling suggestions and observations on the current system, Gaspar sheds light on Portugal as an investment destination and the future of the country’s healthcare system.
Could you provide us with an introduction to your background and an explanation of CIP’s role in Portugal?
"The Portuguese NHS is a historic and prestigious service—similar to that of the UK—whereby the public financing is significant"
