Economy · HealthPortugal’s Taxpayers Foot €885M Sick-Pay Bill as E-Cert System Fails
Tribunal de Contas says Portugal’s sick-pay bill rose 57% to €885 million amid faulty e-certificates. Eight IT fixes and employer co-pay for day one proposed.
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National News · HealthPortugal’s Schools Safer Overall, Yet Knife Cases Surge
PSP campaign cuts school violence in Portugal by 5%, but knife and firearm incidents rise 37%. Learn new safety measures and what parents can do today.
Health · National NewsIn 2026, Portugal Shifts Paramedic Training to Fire Academy, Adds 5-Year Recert
From 2026, INEM moves paramedic training to the National Fire-Fighters School; medical faculties lose role and crews face 5-year recertification. See what it means for response times.
Health · National NewsPortugal Shifts Ambulance Training to Fire Academy, Mandates 5-Year Renewal
Portugal moves ambulance training to the Firefighters’ School and sets compulsory 5-year renewals—what EMTs, unions and medical faculties need to know.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s Health Service After Flu Surge: Faster Care Amid Growing Backlogs
Flu surge tests Portugal’s Serviço Nacional de Saúde (SNS): emergency waits drop, 1,900 staff hired, yet 37,000 surgeries remain postponed.
Sports · HealthAlgarve Volunteers Turn Abandoned Fairway into Free Youth Sports Academy
Algarve volunteers turn a disused golf course in Portugal into a zero-fee academy where 200+ kids play football, hockey and netball. Discover how to join or sponsor.
Health · EconomyPortugal Hits All-Time Low in Infant Mortality While Population Declines
Portugal's infant mortality fell to a record 2.17 per 1,000 births in 2025, even as deaths outpace births. Learn what this means for families and the country's demographic future.
Health · EconomyPrivate Healthcare Use Surges in Portugal as SNS Waiting Lists Lengthen
Long SNS waiting lists and a shortage of family doctors are pushing more residents in Portugal toward private health insurance, creating a two-speed system. Learn the key trends now.
Health · PoliticsPortugal’s €17.3 B SNS Boost Aims to End ER Queues, Clear 1 M Backlog
Portugal’s €17.3 B 2026 SNS budget pledges to cut ER waits, hire more staff and clear a backlog of nearly 1 million patients, aiming to restore trust in public healthcare.