Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal's cesarean rate hit 33.2% in 2025—double WHO guidelines. Understand what drives surgical births, regional variations, and your delivery options.
Health · National NewsConvicted elder abusers reopened illegal care facility 20km from closed Peniche location. How to verify licensing, report abuse, and protect elderly relatives in Portugal.
Health · National NewsHealth professionals demand Portugal expand adult vaccines. Cost barriers keep residents from shingles, RSV, and pneumococcal protection. What's covered now.
Politics · HealthParliament votes May 6 on critical reforms: hospitals need 72 hours backup power, fuel caps triple. What changes for residents and healthcare.
Health · National News1,200 doctors refused specialty training in 3 years, worsening Portugal's healthcare crisis. Family doctor shortage hits 1.6 million. What it means for you.
Health · PoliticsUK Parliament lets assisted dying bill expire after 1,200 amendments. How Portugal's 2023 law works differently and what expats should know about access.
Health · EconomyDiscover how workplace stress impacts Portugal's economy and your rights. New regulations, mental health risks, and employer obligations explained.
Transportation · HealthPortuguese Navy coordinates emergency medical evacuation of cruise passenger near Azores. Learn how maritime rescue operations protect travelers in mid-Atlantic waters.
Health · National NewsMalaria deaths surge in Sofala province. Learn how to protect yourself with nets, vaccines, and prevention strategies for residents and travelers.