Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship heading to Canary Islands. One Portuguese citizen aboard. WHO monitors rare Andes virus cases. Travel safety info.
Health · PoliticsPortugal's new INEM law brings AI dispatch, higher paramedic pay, and faster ambulance response times nationwide. What changes for residents.
Health · PoliticsPortugal's doctor union slams government's rushed emergency overtime plan as 'disrespectful.' Rural healthcare, SNS services face disruption.
Health · TourismHantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise. Spain enforces 45-day quarantine. What this means for travelers, Portugal residents, and your health protection steps.
Health · National NewsPortugal's private hospitals hit 63% caesarean rate vs 33% public SNS. Essential guide for expectant parents on choosing maternity care in Portugal.
Health · TourismPortuguese crew member confirmed healthy aboard MV Hondius cruise ship in Cabo Verde hantavirus outbreak. Three dead, evacuations underway.
Health · TourismFirst cruise ship hantavirus outbreak kills 3 on MV Hondius. Portugal health authorities on alert. Learn symptoms, prevention, and what it means for cruise travel.
Health · TourismPortuguese Navy helicopter rescues cruise ship passenger in Atlantic. Learn why the Azores is vital for maritime medical emergencies and traveler safety.
Health · National NewsPortugal's cesarean rate hit 33.2% in 2025—double WHO guidelines. Understand what drives surgical births, regional variations, and your delivery options.