Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal's healthcare faces twin crises: doctor shortages risk summer ER closures, IT failures left 150K records dark. Essential prep guide for residents.
Health · National NewsPortugal faces very high UV radiation through mid-June. Learn essential sun protection tips, skin cancer risks, and how IPMA alerts help keep your family safe.
Health · National NewsPortugal's health system hit by 2-day digital outage. Patients forced to pay full medication prices. Doctors can't access patient histories. Some areas still affected.
Health · National NewsMan drowns at Matosinhos beach highlighting Portugal's lifeguard shortages and night swimming risks. Essential safety tips for Atlantic coast swimmers.
National News · HealthWoman airlifted after barbecue oven explosion in Monte Redondo. Gas leak safety concerns affect restaurants and home cooks across Portugal.
Health · National NewsInfarmed removes Calmidine burn cream from Portuguese pharmacies due to illegal cosmetic classification. What this means for you and future product purchases.
Tourism · HealthBritish tourist missing in Albufeira waters. Learn Algarve drowning risks, beach flag warnings, and how to stay safe in Portuguese waters this summer.
Health · National NewsSNS computer failure halts prescriptions and medical records nationwide. Learn what to do at pharmacies, costs you may face, and how to get care today.
Politics · HealthEU court ruling may reveal hidden vaccine contract terms that cost Portugal €2.9B. Indemnity clauses and conflicts of interest could be exposed.