Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · HealthDiscover how Casa Manaias in Ponta Delgada tackles homelessness through occupational therapy and community inclusion workshops. See what's changing for vulnerable residents.
Health · National NewsPortimão Hospital emergency department overwhelmed with extended waits, heat exposure, and privacy violations. What residents should know.
Health · National NewsASAE suspends 183 restaurants across Portugal for hygiene failures and spoiled food. Learn what this enforcement crackdown means for diners and business owners.
Health · PoliticsPortugal removed "obstetric violence" from healthcare law. Women's advocates appeal to UN bodies. What this means for pregnant residents and expat families in Portugal.
Health · National NewsOnly 273 of 711 family doctor positions filled in Portugal's 2026 recruitment. Lisbon residents face critical shortages while Northern regions thrive. What you need to know.
National News · HealthSanta Maria da Feira teacher detained for alleged child abuse involving three students. What parents need to know about warning signs and reporting in Portugal.
Health · National NewsLeiria offers free remote psychology for teens 13-18 after Storm Kristin trauma. No waiting lists. Anxiety most common issue. Sessions Mon-Fri 2-5 PM.
Health · EnvironmentIPMA warns of very high UV radiation across mainland Portugal and Madeira through the weekend. Learn protective measures and regional forecasts.
Health · National NewsPortugal's INEM restructuring centralizes control in Lisbon. See how the 2026 reform impacts emergency response times for residents needing 112 services.