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Microsoft failure affects entities of the Ministry of Health
Publication: ECO
Author: Lusa
Source published: 13/11/2026, 12:04:06 UTC
Briefing created: 13/11/2026, 12:12:30 UTC
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Briefings
Microsoft confirmed a global outage affecting the Ministry of Health's shared services, impacting thousands of users worldwide. The outage affects Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services, with Microsoft stating recovery efforts are underway but alternative solutions are being sought. The incident occurred on Friday, November 13, 2026, and the Ministry of Health confirmed the impact on its entities.
Key points
- The Ministry of Health confirmed that the global Microsoft outage is affecting its shared services, impacting thousands of users worldwide.
- Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services are potentially affected, with Microsoft stating recovery efforts are underway but alternative solutions are being sought.
Context
The outage occurred on Friday, November 13, 2026, and the Ministry of Health confirmed the impact on its entities. Microsoft confirmed the outage affects Outlook, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 services, with recovery efforts underway.
Limitations
The specific areas affected by the outage are not specified, and the exact timeline of the outage is not fully detailed.
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