Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National News€3M Caxinas health facility remains closed due to bureaucratic delays. 15,000 residents in Vila do Conde still waiting for primary care access after inauguration.
Health · EconomyPortuguese mental health experts share practical strategies for managing anxiety during economic uncertainty: social connection, routines, and healthy news habits.
National News · HealthMinor arrested for drug trafficking near Santa Maria da Feira school. Learn how Portugal's enforcement near schools affects residents and families.
Politics · HealthEx-INEM chief reveals Portugal's government ignored warnings about stalled helicopter contracts risking emergency response. Timeline inside.
National News · HealthPortugal's Azores court signals major shift: educators who witness abuse and stay silent now face legal consequences. What parents need to know.
Health · National NewsPortugal's SNS systematically replacing clinical pharmacists with physicians. 100 residents face training obstruction. Diagnostic quality at risk.
Health · National NewsDaily drinking for 10+ years raises colorectal cancer risk 25%. Portugal's high EU alcohol rates make this urgent for residents. Frequency matters more than quantity.
Health · National NewsPortugal's health agency urges 10 minutes daily walking to reduce heart disease risk. Learn what the March 29 clock change means for your sleep and cardiovascular health.
Health · ImmigrationPortugal's tuberculosis cases hit historic low in 2024, but drug-resistant TB surged 63.6%. Migrants face 2.7x higher risk. Learn what this means for you.