Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal's health ministry restricts contractor doctors with two-year bans and new rules. Learn how SNS reforms affect physicians and emergency care by 2026.
Health · Transportation2026 DRC Ebola outbreak: 363 confirmed cases, 116 under investigation. Airport screening, travel restrictions, and safety protocols for Portugal-Angola routes explained.
National News · HealthPortuguese kids spend 38 hours/week in school, nearly double EU average. Psychologists warn of rising anxiety and stress. Learn what's changing for 2025-2026.
Health · National NewsNew University of Porto study reveals Portuguese firefighters face elevated heart disease and cancer risks from wildfire smoke. Learn about new safety protocols.
Health · National NewsPortugal shut down two unlicensed care homes in Setúbal in May 2026, rescuing 24 seniors from unsafe conditions. Check if your family's care home is licensed legally.
Health · TourismTwo drowning deaths in May expose lifeguard coverage gaps at Portuguese beaches. Learn which beaches are monitored and how to stay safe before June 1.
Health · National NewsA Santarém woman died after a 29-minute ambulance wait. Learn how INEM delays affect residents and what to do in emergencies.
Health · National NewsLeiria court suspended psychiatric internment for young man with intellectual disability. Mandatory outpatient mental health treatment replaces institutionalization in Pedrógão Grande case.
Health · National NewsPortuguese psychologists reveal how everyday phrases harm children's self-esteem. Discover alternative language techniques to support emotional development.