Type
Business expansion
Country
Portugal
Region
Continente; Centro (PT); Região de Leiria
Location of affected unit(s)
Leiria
Sector
Health / Social work
86 - Human health activities
86.2 - Medical and dental practice activities
86.22 - Medical specialists activities

300 jobs
Number of planned job creations
Job creation
Announcement Date
4 May 2026
Employment effect (start)
4 May 2026
Foreseen end date
31 May 2026

Description

The José de Mello Group — CUF has inaugurated Hospital CUF Leiria, creating 300 new jobs in the healthcare sector.

The hospital, located in Leiria, is expected to be fully operational by the end of May 2026.

The expansion is being driven by the integration of advanced digital technologies, such as a robotic orthopaedic system and a 3D hybrid microscope, as well as by a strong environmental agenda, including a 540-panel photovoltaic array and water reuse systems.

This new hospital will join the CUF network, which already comprises 66 hospitals, clinics and healthcare centres, alongside home care services and digital channels, employing 17,000 staff and serving more than 1.4 million patients across the country.


Citation

Eurofound (2026), Hospital CUF, Business expansion in Portugal, factsheet number 300370, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/300370.