Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · PoliticsMadeira's €415M hospital tender relaunched after €265M bid failed. Project delayed to 2030. How the 3-year setback affects resident healthcare access.
National News · HealthGNR officer discharged weapon at Portalegre Training Centre during psychological crisis. No injuries reported. Officer hospitalized in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal restricts nicotine pouches with age verification, advertising bans, and taxes starting 2026. What residents need to know about the new rules.
Health · National NewsPortugal activates heat emergency protocols as hospitals report 6,000 extra emergency calls. What residents must know about heat wave safety and hospital readiness.
Health · EconomyPortugal's SNS24 hotline staff lose pay for bathroom breaks and meals. Nurses work 7-8 hours straight as independent contractors with no labor protections.
Health · EnvironmentDangerous humid heat days doubled since 1970 across Europe. Essential safety tips for Portugal residents plus what the national health system is doing to protect you.
Health · National NewsNearly two-thirds of Azorean adults are overweight or obese. Learn how the regional health plan tackles this growing crisis affecting children and residents most.
Health · National NewsFirst Ebola case confirmed in France. ECDC urges EU preparedness. Portugal maintains surveillance. Transmission risk remains low if protocols work.
Health · PoliticsPortugal's health ministry confirms healthcare projects will lose EU PRR funding by August 2026 deadline. Facilities delayed to 2027. What this means for access.