Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsBlood technician in Coimbra arrested for stealing sterile equipment and selling copper components. Police investigating potential contamination risk to blood products.
Health · EnvironmentHeat deaths in Portugal's interior doubled in 30 years. Trás-os-Montes, Madeira, Algarve most affected. New health protocols target vulnerable groups.
Health · National NewsOver 300 patients died waiting for heart surgery in Portugal (2021-2025). Learn about new government reforms and your options. Check eSIGIC for wait times.
Health · PoliticsPonta Delgada hospital carries €105M debt despite €200M aid. Healthcare delays and wait-list impacts expected through 2026. How it affects residents.
Health · Politics70% of Portuguese residents worry about SNS access. Learn why dual insurance coverage tripled and what healthcare reform means for you.
Health · National NewsAbrantes cut domestic violence 19% in 2025 with school prevention and app-based reporting, bucking Portugal's national crisis. Learn the model.
Health · National NewsPortugal intensifies crackdown on illegal aesthetic clinics. Learn how to verify practitioner credentials and protect yourself from complications.
Health · National NewsPortugal cracks down on unlicensed injectables. Learn how to verify practitioner credentials, spot red flags, and protect yourself from tissue damage and blindness.
Health · National NewsPortugal's national nursing strike on May 12 will disrupt surgeries and consultations across public hospitals. Residents should prepare for delayed care and understand staffing impacts.