The door of Belém has opened for the new President: Seguro took office calling for stability in the national interest

Third edition of Health Parliament Portugal kicks off

The third edition of the Health Parliament Portugal initiative has officially begun.

More than 4,000 children to be screened for type 1 diabetes in DGS pilot project

The screening programme starts between July and September at health centres in Lisbon, Coimbra, and Porto. More than four thousand five-year-old children will be tested during their vaccination.

Fertility crisis in Europe requires urgent political response, experts warn in Lisbon

Fertility needs to be on the European political agenda as a public health priority. This was the central message of the 'Tackling Infertility' summit, which brought together policymakers, experts, and representatives of patient associations from several European countries in Lisbon.

Lisbon pharmacies begin HIV and hepatitis screenings

The initiative comes in a context where Portugal continues to have above-average rates regarding HIV and hepatitis. More than 50 pharmacies in Lisbon will provide free and rapid screenings.

Pharmacies in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area begin free HIV and hepatitis screenings

The project aims to try to reduce cases of late diagnosis in Portugal.

Drivers were called. Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital has now withstood a blackout for 24 hours

It was one of the “critical” situations during the blackout: the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital in Lisbon had five hours of autonomy and, as the day went on, government drivers were sent to deliver fuel to the unit, though it was not needed. ULS São José assures RTP Antena 1 that all hospitals are now holding up for a day. Meanwhile, the SNS Executive Board has not clarified what reinforcements were made across all hospitals.

Portuguese study points to safe use of ketamine to treat depression

A Portuguese study on ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, involving 98 patients with treatment-resistant depression, suggests the substance is safe when used in a supervised clinical setting. According to Paulo Cleto Duarte of the Clinic of Change, the treatment showed no unexpected adverse effects and maintained a well-established safety profile. The findings, which will be presented in Lisbon, were validated by international experts David Nutt and Celia Morgan. The study reported clinically relevant reductions in depression, anxiety, and functional impairment, with consistent results observed in follow-ups up to 12 months after the ten-session treatment program.

University of Lisbon psychology appointments record slight increase after the pandemic

3,057 appointments were recorded over 10 years. The institution does not consider the number alarming, but says it reflects the stigma associated with those seeking this support.

Study: Prostate cancer screening to begin in 2027

Lisbon, Alentejo, and Braga are launching a pilot prostate cancer screening program for 20,000 patients, focusing on populations with limited access to healthcare and the early detection of the disease.

Letters to the editor

Excerpts from letters sent by readers to the editor, David Pontes.

Numbers that speak!

Look at the numbers: In Portugal, life is at a breaking point...

CUF SGPS profit rises 6.4% to 49 million euros in 2025

CUF SGPS totalled 49 million euros in profit last year, an increase of 6.4% compared to 2024, the group announced today.

Portugal to launch pilot study for prostate cancer screening

The Portuguese government is set to initiate a pilot programme aimed at screening for prostate cancer.

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Carly Schultz Joins Essentia Health-Lisbon Clinic

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Press review: Five Guinean students stranded at the airport and government official appoints chief's son

Público reports that nearly two-thirds of students sleep poorly and 13% report anxiety, according to a survey of 11,000 students by the Institute for Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies. Expresso notes that at least five Guinean students are stranded at Lisbon airport in 'inhumane conditions'. Jornal de Notícias highlights that the lack of Euromillions winners has cost the state 52 million euros in tax revenue. Correio da Manhã reveals that Secretary of State for Health, Ana Povo, appointed the son of the president of the Santo António Local Health Unit to her cabinet. Diário de Notícias reports that restoring beaches destroyed by winter storms will cost 84 million euros and features an interview with actor Ruy de Carvalho. Negócios highlights that the impact of the Middle East conflict on mortgage interest rates is now greater than that of the war in Ukraine. Eco reports that failures in the National Health Service are driving up private healthcare spending for families.

Forget the numbers and hand over the money

The Court of Auditors (which warned us), the former Secretary of State for Health (who has explanations to give), and AHRESP (which dismisses the numbers) are the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

7am. Labour law. President of the Republic receives partners

The meeting takes place on the eve of the UGT making a final decision on the Government's document. Also, the Eastern Lisbon hospital will have a seismic base system in only one of the three buildings that make up the hospital.

Child rescue sparks controversy between firefighters and INEM in Lisbon

A young girl's cardiac arrest forced Ajuda firefighters to transport her. INEM states that prior contact should have been made.

Lisbon Oriental Hospital to have seismic system in only one building

The government decided to include base isolation (which allows services to remain operational) in only one of the buildings. Experts are critical, and doctors have raised concerns regarding patients undergoing haemodialysis.

Former director of Santa Maria emergency department accuses administration of lack of investment

The former director of the emergency department at Santa Maria Hospital accuses the current Board of Directors of a lack of investment.

National nurses' strike scheduled for May 12

The Portuguese Nurses' Union wants answers from the Government regarding retroactive pay, career progression, and the hours bank system. Participation in the last strike was 71%.

Former Santa Maria emergency director denounces waiting times that could "condemn patients to death"

The former director of the Santa Maria Hospital emergency department accuses the current Board of Directors of a lack of investment.

Cirrhosis remains the leading cause of liver transplants in Portugal

Although liver cancer figures are 'more or less stable', diseases caused by alcohol consumption remain a concern. Waiting lists for an organ can reach up to one year.