Health · National NewsPorto Doctor’s Ozempic Scheme Drains €3M, Leaves Diabetics Waiting
Porto endocrinologist accused of faking diabetes records to give clients Ozempic, draining €3M from Portugal’s SNS and triggering shortages for diabetics.
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Health · PoliticsBeja Hospital’s €118M Overhaul Adds Beds and New Specialties
Design work in 2025 clears the way for a €118M upgrade of Beja Hospital in 2026, adding 13 beds, 3 theatres, plus new dermatology and gastro services locally.
Health · Economy€300M Plan Brings 12,000 Doctors to Portugal’s SNS, Shortening Wait Times
Nearly 12,000 doctors moved to full-time roles in Portugal’s SNS under a €300M plan, easing backlogs in Lisbon and Porto. See what it means for your care.
Health · EconomyÉvora’s New Hospital 58% Over Budget, Alentejo Faces Overcrowding
Évora’s new Central Hospital is 58% over budget and delayed to 2026, leaving Alentejo patients with overcrowded wards, costly Lisbon trips and long waits.
Sports · HealthStorm-Tested Riders in Quarteira Raise €2,100 for Polio Eradication
Cyclists in Quarteira, Algarve braved storm damage to raise €2,100 for Rotary’s ‘End Polio Now’, tripled by the Gates Foundation. Register now for Sunday’s 40 km ride.
Health · EconomyRecord Health Spending in Portugal: What Expats Need to Know
Portugal's healthcare spending has hit a record 10% of GDP. Find out how the 2025 budget and digital reforms could affect taxes, hospital queues and access to care.
Health · EconomyPortugal’s High Antibiotic Use Puts Residents at Greater Risk of Superbugs
Portugal dispenses antibiotics above the EU average, feeding drug-resistant superbugs. Learn how residents can use medicines responsibly to protect health.
Health · PoliticsPatient Care at Risk as Algarve’s Nursing Staff Falls Short This Winter
A severe nurse shortage is leaving Algarve hospitals in Portugal understaffed this winter, triggering longer ER waits, cancelled surgeries and possible service closures across the region.
Health · National NewsHow GNR’s Survey Reveals 43,000 Portuguese Seniors at Risk of Isolation
GNR survey flagged 43,074 Portuguese seniors living alone or isolated. Learn about the tech, programmes and volunteers working to keep them safe nationwide.