Tracking health for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Politics · HealthPresident Seguro's cross-party healthcare pact aims to transform Portugal's SNS through consensus. Learn what the negotiations mean for your access to doctors and treatments.
Health · EnvironmentFisher found dead on Matosinhos rocky coast May 12. With 97.5% of Portugal's drownings in unguarded areas, learn the risks and safety measures residents need.
Economy · HealthCancer survivors who lost IRS tax relief 2021-2024 can now file retroactive claims following April AT ruling. Manual opt-in required—2-4 year deadlines apply.
Health · National NewsPortugal adds 332 doctor positions in underserved areas: 40% pay boost, housing support. Amadora/Sintra and Leiria lead. Check if your region benefits.
Health · National NewsFatal delays in Ourém expose Portugal's emergency response crisis. Dispatch errors, missing defibrillators, and VMER shortages—what residents need to know.
Health · TourismTwo new hantavirus cases confirmed after MV Hondius evacuation. Travelers face 42-day monitoring. EU health protocols and quarantine requirements explained for expats in Portugal.
Tourism · HealthAfter 3 tourists died in capsized rental boat off Norway, Portugal residents planning Nordic fishing trips must understand critical safety gaps and cold-water risks.
Health · National NewsPortugal nurses strike on International Nurses Day demands 15% raises, 14,000 new hires. Nationwide SNS disruption delays surgeries, appointments for residents.
Health · National NewsCancer surgery waits worsened in Portugal's SNS. 8,215 patients queued for oncology procedures. New April 2026 rules doubled max priority wait from 15 to 30 days.