Health · EconomyPortugal Lowers Ozempic Co-Pays for Type-2 Diabetics with Obesity
Portugal’s SNS will now cover 30–40% of Ozempic costs for obese type-2 diabetics, cutting co-pays to €80–€95. Learn who qualifies and how to get a prescription.
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Health · National NewsWhy Portugal's Winter Deaths Are Surging - How Residents Can Stay Safe
Portugal faces record excess winter deaths; learn how to stay safe from H3N1 flu, freezing cold, energy shortfalls and heating challenges this season.
Health · PoliticsRetired Family Doctors Return to the SNS to Reduce Waiting Times and Strengthen Rural Care
Portugal’s SNS will bring 1,111 retired family doctors back through 2027 to shorten waiting times, expand telemedicine and improve rural healthcare access—see how your local centre may benefit.
Health · SportsAlgarve Riders Turn €1,170 into 5,800 Polio Vaccines
Estoi's charity ride turned €1,170 into 5,800 polio vaccine doses via a Gates match. Discover how Algarve cyclists are helping wipe out polio worldwide.
National News · HealthPortugal’s Schools Safer Overall, Yet Knife Cases Surge
PSP campaign cuts school violence in Portugal by 5%, but knife and firearm incidents rise 37%. Learn new safety measures and what parents can do today.
Health · National NewsIn 2026, Portugal Shifts Paramedic Training to Fire Academy, Adds 5-Year Recert
From 2026, INEM moves paramedic training to the National Fire-Fighters School; medical faculties lose role and crews face 5-year recertification. See what it means for response times.
Health · National NewsPortugal Shifts Ambulance Training to Fire Academy, Mandates 5-Year Renewal
Portugal moves ambulance training to the Firefighters’ School and sets compulsory 5-year renewals—what EMTs, unions and medical faculties need to know.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s Health Service After Flu Surge: Faster Care Amid Growing Backlogs
Flu surge tests Portugal’s Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS): emergency waits drop, 1,900 staff hired, yet 37,000 surgeries remain postponed.
Sports · HealthAlgarve Volunteers Turn Abandoned Fairway into Free Youth Sports Academy
Algarve volunteers turn a disused golf course in Portugal into a zero-fee academy where 200+ kids play football, hockey and netball. Discover how to join or sponsor.