Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal's cesarean rate hits 33.2%—over double WHO guidelines. Learn why proposed low-risk birth centers could transform maternal care for residents.
Tech · HealthChatGPT now lets you add a trusted contact for mental health emergencies. Learn how the safety feature works, privacy protections, and GDPR compliance.
Health · National NewsASAE seized 7,000 cannabis-infused products across Portugal. Learn why CBD edibles are banned and what penalties retailers face.
Health · TourismCruise ship hantavirus outbreak heads to Canary Islands. 140 passengers from 23 nations await repatriation. Spain activates emergency protocols—what you need to know.
Health · TransportationDGS monitors hantavirus case from MV Hondius cruise. Very low risk to Portugal residents. Travelers from South America should watch for symptoms.
Health · PoliticsPortugal residents face longer waits and fewer doctors. Essential guide to navigating SNS access in 2026.
Health · ImmigrationSinger Bonnie Tyler remains in induced coma at Hospital de Faro after emergency surgery for ruptured appendix. Latest updates on her critical condition.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship heading to Canary Islands. One Portuguese citizen aboard. WHO monitors rare Andes virus cases. Travel safety info.
National News · HealthPortuguese Army soldier dies in Tancos parachute training accident. Two paratroopers entangled mid-air. Investigation underway into reserve deployment failure.