Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · PoliticsPortugal shields medications under €30 from price hikes through 2026. Learn which drugs are protected, why costs are rising, and what it means for you.
Health · EnvironmentSaharan dust blankets Portugal with air quality warnings. Learn health tips, safety measures, and how to protect vulnerable family members during dust events.
Health · National NewsPortugal restricts COVID-19 vaccination to high-risk children only. Healthy kids no longer need routine shots. Find out what changed and why.
Health · National NewsAmbulance births in Portugal hit 60 in 2025, doubling from 2024. Learn how obstetric closures impact expectant mothers and your maternity care access.
National News · HealthPortugal raises child funeral subsidy from €268 to €1,611. Discover who qualifies, how to apply via Segurança Social, processing times & what this means for residents.
Health · PoliticsOver 8,300 cholera cases in Mozambique. Travel precautions, vaccination campaign, and impact on Portuguese residents and businesses explained.
Health · National NewsSexual abuse of children in Portugal surged 121% since 2022. APAV supported 13,000+ victims over 4 years. Parents are often perpetrators. Warning signs & help.
Health · National News50% of Portuguese residents face high stress but avoid mental health care. New voucher program and hiring aims to close the gap in healthcare access and support.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS struggles with 1.3M patients waiting and medication shortages. Patient groups demand unified health records and faster drug access by 2026.