Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal recorded 18,601 terminations in 2024, up 5%. Learn about healthcare access gaps, the 10-week legal window, and mental health support challenges affecting residents.
Health · National NewsA Beja daycare incident exposes Portugal's missing water temperature standards for childcare. Learn what safety checks parents should demand now.
Health · EconomyMiddle East conflict triggers 30-50% price surges for surgical gloves and masks in Portuguese hospitals. Learn what this means for your healthcare access and SNS services.
Health · EnvironmentHeat deaths in Portugal's interior doubled in 30 years. Trás-os-Montes, Madeira, Algarve most affected. New health protocols target vulnerable groups.
Health · National NewsOver 300 patients died waiting for heart surgery in Portugal (2021-2025). Learn about new government reforms and your options. Check eSIGIC for wait times.
Health · PoliticsPonta Delgada hospital carries €105M debt despite €200M aid. Healthcare delays and wait-list impacts expected through 2026. How it affects residents.
Health · Politics70% of Portuguese residents worry about SNS access. Learn why dual insurance coverage tripled and what healthcare reform means for you.
Health · National NewsAbrantes cut domestic violence 19% in 2025 with school prevention and app-based reporting, bucking Portugal's national crisis. Learn the model.
Health · National NewsPortugal intensifies crackdown on illegal aesthetic clinics. Learn how to verify practitioner credentials and protect yourself from complications.