Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · EnvironmentPortugal activates level 1 health contingency plans as unprecedented heat dome sweeps Western Europe. Learn what residents must do to stay safe amid soaring temperatures.
National News · HealthKnife attack in Mem Martins leaves man with life-threatening injuries after drunken dispute. Suspect in preventive custody as case highlights alcohol's role in violence.
Health · PoliticsWHO declares DRC Ebola outbreak international emergency. Angola among 10 high-risk nations. No approved vaccine. What Portugal residents must know now.
Environment · HealthPortugal's cleanest beaches drop to 73 in 2026. Discover why Algarve maintains 10 pristine sites while national standards slip—your safe swimming guide.
Health · Digital LifestyleSee exactly what your healthcare costs Portugal's SNS. New SNS 24 tool shows 5 years of medical expenses—from consultations to hospital stays. Check now
Health · National NewsFeline panleukopenia kills 11 Lisbon shelter cats. Critical info for Portugal pet owners: vaccination tips, transmission risks, and protection steps.
Health · National NewsOver 9,000 cholera cases reported in Mozambique since September 2025. Essential water safety tips, vaccination updates, and health precautions for travelers.
Health · National NewsInfarmed warns of two unsafe Austrian baby sunscreens. Verify batch numbers on children's SPF products. Free movement rules mean they could arrive in Portugal anytime.
Health · PoliticsParliament rejected paid vacation days for blood donors despite Portugal's donor crisis. Find out what this means for workers' rights and how EU countries handle donor leave.