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Portugal blood stocks have only days of supply

In Portugal, blood supplies are coming under renewed pressure this summer, with donor organisations warning that stocks of some... In News, Health - 25 Aug 2026, 18:03

Saudi Health Investors Visit Portugal

In News, Health - 25 Aug 2026, 17:03

Pharmacies in Portugal will receive €3.15 for each vaccine

In News, Health - 25 Aug 2026, 15:33

New haemodialysis clinic coming to the Algarve

In News, Health - 25 Aug 2026, 11:03

Algarve to get first nursery with night and weekend opening hours

In News, Health - 24 Aug 2026, 13:03

Medicinal cannabis exports in Portugal surpassed 66 tonnes

In News, Economy - 23 Aug 2026, 16:04

New equipment for local health unit in Portugal

In News, Health - 23 Aug 2026, 13:03

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New MRI improves childhood lung detection

Scientists at the University of Sheffield have developed a radiation-free MRI lung scan that could help detect respiratory... In United Kingdom, Health - 22 Aug 2026, 07:31

Portugal patients take part in personalised melanoma vaccine trial

Three patients being treated at the Portuguese Institute of Oncology (IPO) in Lisbon are... In News, Health - 21 Aug 2026, 18:33

New emergency care model in Portugal

In News, Health - 21 Aug 2026, 10:33

Your Expertise Is Not the Reason You Lack Influence. Your Communication Is.

In Business - 21 Aug 2026, 07:31

Portuguese Nursing Council rejects new INEM model claims

In News, Health - 20 Aug 2026, 17:33

Lusíadas Saúde will be the Official Medical Services Provider at Festival F in the Algarve

In News, Health - 19 Aug 2026, 16:33


Suspected food poisoning at Lisbon school sends 32 people to the hospital

In News, Health - 19 Aug 2026, 13:33


Fruit Heroes conference on children’s eating habits in the Algarve

In News, Health - 19 Aug 2026, 08:03


System errors caused incorrect SNS waiting time figures

In News - 18 Aug 2026, 14:03

Health for the new age

8 simple ways to reset your wellbeing this September

Experts share easy ways to get your wellbeing on track before winter sets in, with Lisa Salmon. In Health for the new age - 20 Aug 2026, 08:54

7 ways to help your child deal with A-level results day disappointment

 Compassion and kind words can go a long way on results day. In Health for the new age - 17 Aug 2026, 10:15

The solar eclipse in Portugal and its spiritual significance

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 17:03

Floating Soundbath - when water becomes an ocean of sound

In Curiosity - 09 Aug 2026, 12:33

The Empowered Voices of the Sea Podcast

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Bussaco Forest is the first therapeutic forest on the Iberian Peninsula

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Health insurance in Portugal introduces oral care coverage

New optional cover gives individuals and businesses access to a range of preventive dental... In News, Business, Health - 18 Aug 2026, 08:03

New digital surgery waiting list system delayed

The Order of Doctors has welcomed the delay of the new National System for Access to... In News, Health - 17 Aug 2026, 17:33

What to do if you looked directly at the solar eclipse

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Bragança achieves full family doctor coverage

The Northeast Local Health Unit (ULS) is the first in the interior and border regions... In News - 16 Aug 2026, 11:03

Study links psychopathy to bacteria

A study by the Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S) at the University of... In News - 15 Aug 2026, 15:03

Free gym supports vulnerable communities

A free outdoor gym at a Paris homeless shelter is helping improve residents’ health and... In Europe, Health - 15 Aug 2026, 12:31

Programme prepares communities for heatwaves

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Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa thanks Algarve health professionals

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INEM workers announce two strikes

In News, Health - 14 Aug 2026, 17:33

Health Minister visits Algarve hospitals today

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INEM workers demand the resignation of President Luís Mendes Cabral

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