Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal consolidates Setúbal Peninsula maternity emergencies to two regional hubs starting April 15. Learn how this affects Barreiro residents and what to expect.
Health · National NewsUniversity of Coimbra releases Ancorar guide with free therapy consultations for residents struggling with extreme weather trauma and anxiety in Portugal.
National News · HealthA 62-year-old farmer died when a stable roof collapsed during routine work in Vinhais, northeastern Portugal. Another worker remains hospitalized with serious injuries.
Health · EconomyPortuguese mental health experts share practical strategies for managing anxiety during economic uncertainty: social connection, routines, and healthy news habits.
National News · HealthMinor arrested for drug trafficking near Santa Maria da Feira school. Learn how Portugal's enforcement near schools affects residents and families.
Politics · HealthEx-INEM chief reveals Portugal's government ignored warnings about stalled helicopter contracts risking emergency response. Timeline inside.
National News · HealthPortugal's Azores court signals major shift: educators who witness abuse and stay silent now face legal consequences. What parents need to know.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS systematically replacing clinical pharmacists with physicians. 100 residents face training obstruction. Diagnostic quality at risk.
Health · National NewsDaily drinking for 10+ years raises colorectal cancer risk 25%. Portugal's high EU alcohol rates make this urgent for residents. Frequency matters more than quantity.