Health · TechPortugal’s SNS 24 Fields 307,000 Winter Calls, Slashes Waits to Two Minutes
Amid Portugal’s winter flu season, SNS 24’s 3,700 staff and AI triage handled 307,000 December calls, cutting waits to two minutes—get faster care now.
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Health · National NewsEarly Flu Surge Overwhelms Portugal’s Emergency Rooms; Health Officials Urge Vaccination
Portugal’s hospitals and SNS 24 hotline face record strain from an early H3N2 flu surge. Learn who should vaccinate, when to call SNS 24 and how to ease ER pressure.
Health · National NewsPortugal Blocks Flu and Hep A Vaccine Exports, Securing Local Supplies
Portugal bans export of 73 medicines, from flu to hepatitis A vaccines, after an Infarmed alert — safeguarding stocks for the January jab campaign. Book now.
Health · National NewsMost Portuguese Miss Obesity Signs as New 2025 Health Campaigns Launch
Over one-third of Portuguese adults are obese, yet most don’t realise it. See how 2025 health campaigns in Portugal will boost BMI literacy and cut stigma.
Health · TechBone-Marrow Chip Tailors Leukemia Treatment, Cutting Costs for Portugal’s SNS
Portugal’s new bone-marrow chip screens up to 20 leukemia drugs in four days, guiding first-line therapy, improving outcomes and lowering costs for the SNS.
Health · EconomyJudge Alexandre’s New Anti-Fraud Team Aims to Save €800M for Portugal’s SNS
Judge Carlos Alexandre leads a new centralised anti-fraud commission in Portugal’s SNS, uniting PJ, IGAS, IGF and Infarmed to recover €800M annually. Learn more
Health · TransportationResearchers Map Alentejo’s Food and Fitness Gaps—Villages Eye New Funds
A €1M EU study maps food and exercise deserts in Portugal’s Alentejo, guiding cycle lane, mobile market and village health funds—find out which towns benefit.
HealthPortugal’s Fridge Favourites Under Listeria Watch: New EU Rules & Safety Tips
EU warns of rising listeriosis in Portugal. Discover the 2026 zero-Listeria rules, fridge safety tips and how Portuguese producers are upgrading testing—read more.
Health · National NewsPortugal’s SNS Adds Beds, Staff and Free Vaccines as Flu Season Arrives Early
With flu season starting early in Portugal, the SNS is adding beds, redeploying staff and offering free vaccines. See if you qualify and how to stay protected.