Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsIPO Porto surgeons refuse overnight specialty care outside their training. Cancer patients transferred at night to Hospital São João. Call SNS24 (808 24 24 24) first for oncology emergencies.
National News · Health5 arrested in Operation West for trafficking hospital drugs and steroids. Healthcare worker among suspects, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.
Health · PoliticsFormer health minister warns Portugal Air Force lacks 40 pilots needed for 24/7 emergency helicopter coverage. What this means for you.
Health · National NewsINEM owes firefighters €20M, threatening emergency response. What residents need to know about Portugal's healthcare system strain.
Health · EnvironmentNational Geographic's Chernobyl series airs this weekend. Discover why radiation threats and European contamination concerns matter to Portugal residents.
Culture · HealthTeatro da Comuna stages 'The Chairs' exploring youth isolation and mental health crisis in Portugal through absurdist lens. At Sala Nova Lisbon through May 2026.
Health · National NewsSertã offers doctors €2,000 monthly to work in rural Portugal. Over 8,000 patients risk losing care as interior healthcare crisis deepens in 2026.
Health · PoliticsParliamentary inquiry finds INEM left €70M unspent while 3 died during 2024 strike. What Portugal residents need to know about emergency service changes.
Health · National NewsDiscover why Portugal's cancer screening rates lag Europe, how families face financial ruin, and actionable steps to protect yourself in 2026.