Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsSertã offers doctors €2,000 monthly to work in rural Portugal. Over 8,000 patients risk losing care as interior healthcare crisis deepens in 2026.
Health · National NewsPortugal's emergency helicopters were delayed 4 months after a €12M price spike. Former Health Minister reveals why INEM hesitated despite having funds.
Health · National NewsBarreiro's emergency obstetric unit closed today. Pregnant women now travel 20-30km to Almada or Setúbal for complications. See what changed and how it affects you.
Health · National NewsPortugal bans exports of 28 critical drugs including MS and ADHD treatments. Discover how medication shortages affect patients and what residents should do now.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS spent €249.7M on freelance doctors in 2025—up 17.3%. Learn how this affects your access to care, waiting times, and the 1.6M without GPs.
Health · National NewsHospital Egas Moniz offers free voice screenings April 14-17. Early detection saves lives—stage 1 laryngeal cancer has 98% cure rate. Register now.
Health · EconomyLong COVID drains €115B from OECD economies yearly. In Portugal, 1 in 5 affected workers leave jobs, yet specialized care centers remain absent. What workers must know.
Health · EconomyPortugal freezes drug prices through 2026 for common medications. Learn what's protected, upcoming risks, and how to plan ahead.
Health · National NewsObstetric emergency units closing across Portugal force pregnant women to travel 30+ km. Over 1.6M lack family doctors. Critical info for residents.