Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · TourismPortuguese health authorities warn travelers heading to rural South America about hantavirus risks. Get pre-departure consultation tips and safety protocols.
Politics · HealthPresident Seguro's cross-party healthcare pact aims to transform Portugal's SNS through consensus. Learn what the negotiations mean for your access to doctors and treatments.
Health · TransportationMV Hondius docks in Tenerife with 11 hantavirus cases, 3 deaths. Final evacuations underway. What the Canary Islands outbreak means for travelers.
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.