Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · EconomyPortugal's infant mortality fell to a record 2.17 per 1,000 births in 2025, even as deaths outpace births. Learn what this means for families and the country's demographic future.
Politics · HealthWith ambulance delays costing lives and hospitals overwhelmed, Figueiredo urges Marcelo to push the government for real fixes before Portugal’s 18 January vote.
Politics · HealthAs Portugal's ER waits hit 10 hours, candidate Marques Mendes says the president can't dismiss the health minister, stoking debate ahead of the 2026 vote—read more.
Health · National NewsStaff shortages grounded Algarve’s emergency ambulances for two days, straining hospitals and volunteer teams. Learn essential 112-call and clinic tips.
Health · TransportationFollowing deadly delays, Portuguese firefighters launched four ambulances. Civil Protection probes legality as €16.8M fleet due by summer to bolster response.
Immigration · HealthFleeing war, 15 Ukrainian mothers and 18 children start a three-week retreat in Lisbon, Fátima and Ourém, blending trauma therapy with culture. See how to help.
Politics · HealthPortugal's 2026 race focuses on its public health service: candidates pledge vetoes, hires and funding to slash medical backlogs and reduce wait times.
Health · PoliticsPortugal faces a nursing crisis: over 7,000 nurses missing at Lisbon’s Amadora-Sintra Hospital, straining emergency care. Learn how reforms affect you.
Health · EconomyASAE confiscated 3,588 hemp foods in Porto, Braga, Aveiro and Guimarães. Learn THC limits, labelling rules and simple checks to buy legal hemp products in Portugal.