Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · ImmigrationBrazil's Fiocruz opens Lisbon research office to study Brazilian migrant health needs, develop pharmaceutical partnerships, and strengthen Portugal-CPLP cooperation.
Tourism · HealthDiscover Bussaco's new therapeutic forest certification in Aveiro. Stress relief, job opportunities, and wellness tourism for Portugal residents.
Health · National NewsPortugal's health ministry admits error excluding stroke unit physicians from emergency bonus pay. Correction coming after medical union backlash over Via Verde AVC protocol.
Environment · HealthTerceira's volcanic alert drops to V1 (lowest since 2022). Skeletal study confirms historical military base contamination; current water and food supplies meet safety standards.
Health · National NewsA 48-year-old man died in Guimarães after INEM dispatched distant ambulances instead of nearby responders. Investigation reveals systemic failures.
Health · National NewsPolice shut down Sintra restaurant over food safety violations and fire hazards. Learn how to report unsafe dining establishments and protect yourself.
Health · National NewsEmergency births in Portugal doubled in 2025. Learn about maternity ward closures, SNS24 support, and what pregnant residents should know now.
National News · HealthCascais care home fraud case reveals how criminals target elderly residents. Learn warning signs, legal protections, and steps to safeguard seniors in Portugal.
Health · National NewsTondela activates emergency mental health services for wildfire survivors. Free counseling through Friday with home visits. Learn how to access support.