Health · PoliticsParliamentary Inquiry Reveals INEM's Operational Failures During 2024 Strike
Parliamentary inquiry finds INEM left €70M unspent while 3 died during 2024 strike. What Portugal residents need to know about emergency service changes.
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Health · National NewsPregnant Women in Setúbal Region Face Longer Emergency Trips After Barreiro Maternity Unit Closure
Barreiro's emergency obstetric unit closed today. Pregnant women now travel 20-30km to Almada or Setúbal for complications. See what changed and how it affects you.
Health · National NewsPortugal's Critical Medications Locked Down: What Patients Need to Know About Supply Shortages
Portugal bans exports of 28 critical drugs including MS and ADHD treatments. Discover how medication shortages affect patients and what residents should do now.
Health · National NewsPortugal's Healthcare Crisis Deepens: Freelance Doctors Cost Balloons While 1.6M Residents Lack Family Physicians
Portugal's SNS spent €249.7M on freelance doctors in 2025—up 17.3%. Learn how this affects your access to care, waiting times, and the 1.6M without GPs.
Health · National NewsFree Voice Cancer Screening in Lisbon: Catch Laryngeal Problems Before They Become Serious
Hospital Egas Moniz offers free voice screenings April 14-17. Early detection saves lives—stage 1 laryngeal cancer has 98% cure rate. Register now.
Health · EconomyLong COVID Costs Portugal and OECD €115 Billion Yearly—Here's What Workers Need to Know
Long COVID drains €115B from OECD economies yearly. In Portugal, 1 in 5 affected workers leave jobs, yet specialized care centers remain absent. What workers must know.
Health · EconomyPortugal Locks in Medicine Prices Through 2026—But Warning Signs Emerge for Later
Portugal freezes drug prices through 2026 for common medications. Learn what's protected, upcoming risks, and how to plan ahead.
Health · National NewsPortugal's Maternity Crisis: Pregnant Women Travel 30km for Emergency Care as Doctor Shortage Spirals
Obstetric emergency units closing across Portugal force pregnant women to travel 30+ km. Over 1.6M lack family doctors. Critical info for residents.
Health · PoliticsPortugal Shields Essential Medicine Prices in 2026 as Industry Warns of Future Increases
Portugal shields medications under €30 from price hikes through 2026. Learn which drugs are protected, why costs are rising, and what it means for you.