Health · National NewsMadeira Tightens Flu-Covid Rollout, Adds Babies and Farm Vets
Madeira vaccination rollout trims free flu & Covid shots to residents 60+, while adding infants and farm vets to the list. Check if you're eligible.
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Health · National NewsNurse-Midwives Replace Doctors in Routine Pregnancy Visits at Loures Hospital
Loures Hospital’s nurse-midwives now run low-risk prenatal checks, cutting waits. See if you qualify and what the change means for Lisbon families.
Health · EnvironmentPortugal on Alert as Europe Sees 1,900 Bird-Flu Outbreaks
Europe battles 1,900 bird flu outbreaks; Portugal confirms 27, five this month. Learn risk level, farm rules, trade effects and wildlife alerts.
Health · TechPorto Scientists Target Vitamin C Gateway to Delay Alzheimer’s
Porto researchers show activating SVCT2 to ferry vitamin C into microglia may delay Alzheimer’s progression. Human trials expected within two years.
Politics · HealthPortugal's 10-Week Abortion Cap Faces Mounting Medical and Social Pressure
Portugal abortion law still caps terminations at 10 weeks. Discover how parliamentary gridlock, medical pleas and EU trends could extend the limit.
Health · National NewsEarly Rush for Flu and Covid Shots in Portugal's Pharmacies
Portugal flu and Covid vaccines underway: discover eligibility, book at pharmacies or SNS clinics, and keep your travel certificate updated.
Health · TourismBefore You Fly: Portuguese Experts Outline 2024 Travel Health Risks
Portugal travel health experts urge travellers to book pre-trip clinic visits, update vaccines and prep insect defenses. Learn key steps before take-off.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s Emergency Medical Service Faces Shake-Up After Grim Audit
Learn how Portugal's INEM overhaul, new fleet rules and pay scales could cut urban response times below 11 minutes—changes roll out by 2026.
Health · ImmigrationMadeira’s Healthcare Boom Signals Shorter Waits for Expats
Island’s revamped health system logs record surgeries and new hospital build. See how Madeira healthcare changes could benefit your next appointment.