Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Health · National NewsPortugal faces triple EU HIV rate. Free confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis now available across major cities. Walk-in screening at pharmacies and clinics.
Environment · HealthPortugal's cleanest beaches drop to 73 in 2026. Discover why Algarve maintains 10 pristine sites while national standards slip—your safe swimming guide.
Health · Digital LifestyleSee exactly what your healthcare costs Portugal's SNS. New SNS 24 tool shows 5 years of medical expenses—from consultations to hospital stays. Check now
Health · National NewsFeline panleukopenia kills 11 Lisbon shelter cats. Critical info for Portugal pet owners: vaccination tips, transmission risks, and protection steps.
Health · National NewsOver 9,000 cholera cases reported in Mozambique since September 2025. Essential water safety tips, vaccination updates, and health precautions for travelers.
Health · National NewsInfarmed warns of two unsafe Austrian baby sunscreens. Verify batch numbers on children's SPF products. Free movement rules mean they could arrive in Portugal anytime.
Health · PoliticsParliament rejected paid vacation days for blood donors despite Portugal's donor crisis. Find out what this means for workers' rights and how EU countries handle donor leave.
Health · PoliticsPortuguese healthcare workers push EU to modernize outdated midwifery standards. Learn how new regulations could expand career mobility and maternal care quality across Europe.
Health · National NewsPortugal reports nearly 2,000 children injured in road accidents yearly. Essential safety guidance for parents and why experts say national action is needed.