Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsGulf Med's new helicopter service reached 1,000 flight hours in 9 months. Faster response, round-the-clock coverage, but costs nearly tripled. What it means for Portugal's healthcare.
Health · TechUniversity of Coimbra researchers decode how the brain controls hand movements. Breakthrough could revolutionize prosthetics, stroke therapy & robotics.
Health · PoliticsPortugal's Finance Inspectorate launches 2027 audit of INEM following damning 2025 report on mismanagement. What reforms mean for your 112 emergency response.
Health · Immigration27 meningitis cases in Canterbury UK, 2 deaths. Alert for Portuguese students and travelers exposed at Club Chemistry March 5-7. Seek immediate treatment if affected.
Health · National NewsCocaine use drops in Lisbon and Porto but surges in Almada. New 2025 wastewater data reveals how drug patterns are shifting across Portuguese cities.
Health · National NewsLeiria gets wireless pacemakers while 190,000 lack family doctors. Portugal's healthcare divide explained—what this means for where you live.
Health · National News264,000 waiting for surgery in Portugal. Know your region's wait times, SMS notification rights since Sept 2025, and private transfer options when delays exceed legal limits.
Health · National NewsPortugal's INEM technicians launch indefinite strike March 31 over unfulfilled protocol expansions and suspended training. Learn how this affects emergency response.
Health · National NewsFree psychological counseling for Portugal residents affected by Kristin, Leonardo & Marta storms. ISMT Coimbra offers trauma support. Learn symptoms & how to access.