Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Transportation · Health18-year-old injured in Carcavelos e-scooter crash. 72 accidents in 2 months nationwide. Essential helmet rules, fines & safety laws for Portugal residents.
Health · National NewsDiscover how Portugal's new Via Verde OncoGyn pathway aims to slash gynecological cancer diagnosis delays and save lives. What you need to know.
Health · EconomyInfarmed warns of medicine price hikes and supply risks as Middle East conflict disrupts global pharmaceutical chains. What residents need to know.
Health · EnvironmentFisher found dead on Matosinhos rocky coast May 12. With 97.5% of Portugal's drownings in unguarded areas, learn the risks and safety measures residents need.
Economy · HealthCancer survivors who lost IRS tax relief 2021-2024 can now file retroactive claims following April AT ruling. Manual opt-in required—2-4 year deadlines apply.
Health · National NewsPortugal adds 332 doctor positions in underserved areas: 40% pay boost, housing support. Amadora/Sintra and Leiria lead. Check if your region benefits.
Health · National NewsFatal delays in Ourém expose Portugal's emergency response crisis. Dispatch errors, missing defibrillators, and VMER shortages—what residents need to know.
Health · TourismTwo new hantavirus cases confirmed after MV Hondius evacuation. Travelers face 42-day monitoring. EU health protocols and quarantine requirements explained for expats in Portugal.
Tourism · HealthAfter 3 tourists died in capsized rental boat off Norway, Portugal residents planning Nordic fishing trips must understand critical safety gaps and cold-water risks.