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In 2025, 2,871 babies were born, 735 less than in the previous year. But for 2026, health authorities appear more optimistic. In statements to TDM, Tai Wa Hou, director of the Hospital Conde de São Januário, expects that the number of births will rise above the 3,000 mark again, thanks to new incentives for mothers.
Among these measures, he highlighted the free non-invasive prenatal test for all pregnant residents and the launch of a digital platform for monitoring the health of pregnant women throughout the entire pregnancy period.
