Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsHospital Fernando Fonseca emergency director resigns over bed shortages and systemic failures. What this means for your wait times and healthcare access in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS spent €249.7M on freelance doctors in 2025—up 17.3%. Learn how this affects your access to care, waiting times, and the 1.6M without GPs.
Health · National NewsHospital Egas Moniz offers free voice screenings April 14-17. Early detection saves lives—stage 1 laryngeal cancer has 98% cure rate. Register now.
Health · EconomyLong COVID drains €115B from OECD economies yearly. In Portugal, 1 in 5 affected workers leave jobs, yet specialized care centers remain absent. What workers must know.
Health · EconomyPortugal freezes drug prices through 2026 for common medications. Learn what's protected, upcoming risks, and how to plan ahead.
Health · National NewsObstetric emergency units closing across Portugal force pregnant women to travel 30+ km. Over 1.6M lack family doctors. Critical info for residents.
Health · PoliticsPortugal shields medications under €30 from price hikes through 2026. Learn which drugs are protected, why costs are rising, and what it means for you.
Health · EnvironmentDengue-carrying mosquitoes now in Portugal as 630 die yearly from heat. Major health summit addresses tropical diseases, heat deaths reshaping healthcare.
Health · National NewsOver 1M Portugal residents face permanent healthcare delays as SNS admits waiting lists won't disappear. New SINACC system in August 2026 explained.